Y5 11+ Week Commencing 17th November 2025 (week 4 of 6)
Happy Monday!
Hope you had a lovely weekend. At least the weather has now improved (even if it is freezing!!)
A Friendly Reminder
Please try to watch the learning video sent before each lesson. These videos gently introduce key ideas, and children who watch them come in feeling more confident and make quicker progress. I’m also creating some new spatial videos, so thank you for bearing with me.
Each week we set a small but important piece of homework to help either pre-teach new concepts or consolidate what we’ve covered in class. This week’s homework is due in next week’s lesson and is also printed on the back of the booklet.
We also recommend a little independent study: just 20 minutes a day, five days a week. Combined with our weekly hour together, that adds up to more than 150 extra hours of learning a year—nearly six additional school weeks.
Vocabulary really matters. Each week we set:
Five words in context
A “Word of the Week”
Key vocabulary from lessons
Vocabulary supports both exam success and everyday communication. Our regular quizzes show that “little and often” makes the biggest difference, especially with more challenging, sophisticated words.
Finally, please remember to bring the Ideas Catcher to each lesson so we can keep building it together. If your child has lost it please let us know.
Find link to our welcome booklet here for further information!
Thank you for supporting your child’s learning!
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead — and a quick reminder that sessions run Monday to Saturday during term time.
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MATHEMATICAL REASONING FOCUS LESSONS (STARTING THIS WEEK)
Mondays 4:30PM or Saturdays 3:30PM
Week 4: Monday 17th November – Saturday 22nd November
Week 5: Monday 24th November – Saturday 29th November
Week 6: Monday 1st December – Saturday 6th December
Our Mathematical Reasoning Focus Lessons offer a deep dive into the world of maths, going far beyond what your child will encounter in standard classroom lessons. Each session hones in on specific aspects of the 11+ curriculum, covering topics such as ratio, proportion, algebra, BODMAS, volume, averages, and other challenging mathematical problems that children rarely see in school.
These lessons are carefully structured so that each week builds on the last, using papers designed to stretch thinking, develop problem-solving skills, and boost confidence. Unlike our regular weekly maths sessions, these classes are tailored to challenge and engage, ensuring your child not only understands the concepts but also applies them with assurance and flair.
Give your child the chance to think differently, solve creatively, and thrive in maths. Book a session today and watch their confidence soar!
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Early Bird Discount
BOOK BEFORE THE 31ST NOVEMBER AND RECEIVE AN EXTRA WORKSHOP FOR FREE
(Book 7 workshops and 3 mock tests for £450 saving at least £110)
If you have already booked I will reach out and find out which additional workshop you would like for free.
Book 6 workshops and 3 mock tests for £450, saving at least £60.00
Select 6 holiday workshops (£50 each) and 3 mock tests (£70 each) on the booking form provided.
Pay online via payment link below, or by cash/credit/debit card on site.
After payment, return the form to us for booking confirmation (downloadable from the website or collect during your lesson).
Additional mock test workshops, workshops, and mock tests booked and paid for before 31st January 2026 receive a 10% discount.
For discounted bookings, pay on site with Chris by cash (preferred) /credit or debit card
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BLOCK 3
Is now open for booking: BOOK HERE
Week 1: Monday 8th December – Saturday 13th December
Week 2: Monday 15th December – Saturday 20th December
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Week 3: Monday 5th January - Saturday 10th January
Week 4: Monday 12th January - Saturday 19th January
Week 5: Monday 19th January - Saturday 17th January
Week 6: Monday 26th January - Saturday 31st January
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This week’s KAHOOT quiz pin: 03608217 (7x tables)
Well done Paco! Our winner last week. You get 10 raffle tickets!!
Remember to play through kahoot.it. Use name1, name2, name3 etc for each play!
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Homework
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK: - Hidden Words (Verbal Reasoning) before the lesson. This can replace a 10min test and children will receive 2 raffle tickets for doing so.
Need homework book? Order here
Coming to the end of the 10min test books? The next steps are the focus books. Order here
CGP Practice Books 9-10
• •MATHS P37-38 and NVR P44-47
Finish the booklet from the lesson and return in the following week. Remember to complete the vocab in context. To be handed in week commencing 24th November
REMEMBER: to mark the homework with your child and bring it to next lesson.
REMBEMBER THE HOMEWORK IS DUE IN NEXT WEEK’S CLASS.
Complete at least 3 tests from each of the 10min test books. REMEMBER to mark this with your child daily & go through mistakes. Suggested time table is available in our 11+ guide. https://www.elevenplussuccess.com/11-useful-documents
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VOCABULARY
WORD OF THE WEEK: Complacent (Find a synonym, antonym and put it into a sentence). Please click the link and give it a like!
