Y5 11+ Week Commencing 30th June- Weekly Update
Test Skills Focus sessions
📅 Dates: Thursday 10th & 17th July
🕠 Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
📍 Venue: The Scouts
We’ll cover:
✅ How to approach different types of 11+ test papers (verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths, and English comprehension).
✅ Test strategies to maximise scores – including techniques for tricky questions.
✅ Timing – one of the biggest challenges children face. We’ll practise pacing to help them complete papers within the time limits.
✅ Tips for staying calm, focused, and resilient under exam conditions.
Perfect for children sitting the 11+ this September. Places are limited. Book now to secure your child’s spot!
Cost £50.00 for both sessions. Book here
***********************************************
One off Timed Practise Focus Session
Monday 14th July: 4:30pm – 5:30pm or Saturday 19th July: 2:30pm – 3:30pm. Cost £25.00
We are delighted to offer a focused problem-solving session covering Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Maths, and English. During the session, children will work through a series of carefully selected and purposefully written questions designed to challenge their understanding and develop key exam skills.
Our emphasis will be on timing and accuracy, helping children learn how to pace themselves effectively while maintaining careful checking of their answers – an area many children find particularly challenging in assessments. The session aims to boost confidence and improve performance across all topics.
Children will have the opportunity to:
Practise strategies to approach different types of questions
Build speed without compromising accuracy
Identify common mistakes and learn techniques to avoid them
Enhance their ability to check work methodically under timed conditions
***********************************************
SUMMER MOCK TESTS
Saturday 26th July (1 space left)
Saturday 16th August (6 spaces left)
Saturday 30th August (3 spaces left)
EACH MOCK TEST IS DIFFERENT
A mock test is a really important part of getting ready for the 11+ exam.
It’s run just like the real thing—timed, quiet, and under proper test conditions—so your child gets a true feel for what exam day will be like. It’s the perfect chance to make mistakes now, learn from them, and improve before the real test comes around. With only five months to go, this kind of experience is absolutely invaluable. It helps build confidence, shows where extra focus is needed, and gives your child a big boost in feeling prepared and ready.
After the mock test, you'll receive a detailed feedback snapshot within 72 hours, giving you a clear overview of how your child performed, including their strengths and areas that need further development. You’ll also have the option to book a feedback call and a one-to-one session to go over the results in more depth and address any misunderstandings or tricky topics. It’s a great way to keep progress on track and make sure your child gets the support they need.
Cost: £70.00
***********************************************
SUMMER WORKSHOPS
EACH WORKSHOP IS DIFFERENT.
Each summer workshop is uniquely designed by 11+ specialists and delivered by experienced teachers. These workshops focus on building confidence with test techniques, including time management and accurate grid-filling – key skills for GL-style exams.
They help identify and address gaps in your child’s knowledge, preventing the ‘summer slide’ and ensuring continued progress. Through working on real test papers, your child will become familiar with the exam format and develop essential skills for success.
The workshops run every Monday and Thursday at 4:30pm. Advanced booking is recommended.
Cost £50.00 BOOK HERE
***********************************************
SUMMER ENGLISH COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY WORKSHOP
We are delighted to offer a summer English Comprehension and Vocabulary Workshop designed to boost students’ reading skills and deepen their understanding of language.
Each workshop session is 1.5 hours long and provides focused practice across three key text types:
Contemporary fiction
Older or classical literature
Non-fiction texts
Students will explore a variety of reading materials and engage with a wide range of vocabulary-based comprehension questions. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting meaning from context, identifying shades of meaning, and understanding more complex vocabulary and phrasing used across different genres and periods.
Cost: £35 per session
***********************************************
SUMMER NVR SPATIAL SESSION
Duration: 2 hours. Price :£50.00
This workshop will concentrate on the spatial reasoning elements of the 11+ exam, covering key topics such as cube nets, block counting, adding a shape, and identifying hidden shapes. Spatial reasoning is often one of the most challenging areas for children, as it requires strong visualisation skills and the ability to mentally manipulate shapes. Through engaging activities and guided practice, this session provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop their confidence and improve their problem-solving abilities in this crucial aspect of the test.
***********************************************
SUMMER ONE TO ONES
This summer, we are offering individualised one-to-one sessions. Once you’ve secured your booking, please contact Chris to discuss the focus of your session or to receive a tailored recommendation. Spaces are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we strongly recommend booking in advance.
Cost £45.00 per one hour session BOOK HERE
***************************************************************************
SEPTEMBER EXAM READY WORKSHOPS
Just like our summer workshops, the September sessions are thoughtfully designed by 11+ specialists and delivered by experienced teachers. These workshops focus on building confidence with essential exam techniques, including time management and accurate grid-filling—key skills for GL-style exams.
They help identify and address any gaps in your child’s knowledge, preventing the ‘summer slide’ and supporting continuous progress. By practising with real test papers, your child will become familiar with the exam format and develop the strategies needed for success. With the 11+ rapidly approaching, these are the final few workshops available to help your child feel fully prepared.
Workshop dates and times:
Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd, Thursday 4th, Monday 8th, and Thursday 11th September: 4:30 – 6:30pm
Saturday 6th September: 9:00 – 11:00am
***************************************************************************
Homework
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK: - Related Words, before the lesson. This can replace a 10min test and children will receive 2 raffle tickets for doing so.
CGP Practice Books 10-11
• NVR Assessment Test 4
• Maths Assessment Test 2
Finish the booklet from the lesson and return in the following week. Remember to complete the vocab in context.
REMEMBER: to mark the homework with your child and bring it to next lesson.
Classes due date: Monday Monday 7th July, Thursday 10th July or Saturday 12th July
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
***************************************************************************
VOCABULARY
This week’s vocabulary words: draw, canary, envied, inventing, happenings
WORD OF THE WEEK: Mortify (Find a synonym, antonym and put it into a sentence)
This week’s KAHOOT: Vocab Quiz 34: 02459297 (due 6th July 8pm) www.kahoot.it. Use your name. Name1, Name2 etc. This way we can identify who you are to give you a raffle ticket per play. The person with the highest score will receive 10 raffle tickets!
Download Vocabulary List 34 here
***************************************************************************
