Y5 11+ Week Commencing 5th January 2026 (week 3 of 6)
Happy New Year! I hope your festive break was full of cheer and that you were able to enjoy some well-deserved rest.
As we enter the new term, we would like to remind parents of the importance of supporting your child by ensuring they attend their weekly sessions, complete their homework (including watching our weekly learning video before the lesson), and, where possible, attend our additional focus lessons, workshops, mock tests etc. Ultimately, we are here to help.
The 11+ test is now just nine months away, and it’s hard to believe how quickly the time will pass. Consistent attendance and regular practice during this period can make a real difference to your child’s confidence and progress.
If you have any concerns or feel that your child may need additional support in a particular area, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are always happy to help.
Can I please remind you that the car park consists of allocated spaces only and should not be used for pick-up and drop-off. Due to the current adverse weather conditions, the car park is very icy, so we kindly ask that you do not park on site at this time. The car park will be coned off for safety reasons. Please drive / walk carefully.
If your child has any upcoming events that mean they cannot attend their usual session this week, please let us know as early as possible. We will do our best to accommodate them in a different session. However, with many of our sessions already full, changes depend on available physical space, not adult-to-child ratios. A quick reminder: classes run Monday through Saturday.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to a positive and productive term ahead.
Chris, Nic and the team
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BLOCK 3 DATES
Weekly lessons and maths / English weekly classes.
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 17th January
Week 5: Monday 19th January - Saturday 24th January
Week 6: Monday 26th January - Saturday 31st January
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THINGS TO BOOK
ONE OFF VERBAL REASONING: Coding BOOK HERE
Monday 5th January. 4:30pm or Saturday 10th January 3:30
This one-off focus session concentrates on verbal reasoning and the various aspects of coding required for the GL 11+ exam. Pupils will explore techniques for identifying patterns, sequences, and logical relationships in words and numbers, enhancing their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The session covers key coding concepts such as letter-number codes, substitution, and symbol translation, equipping children to decode and apply rules accurately under exam conditions. Through targeted practice and worked examples, pupils gain confidence, speed, and strategies to tackle unfamiliar questions. This session is essential for building clarity, precision, and reasoning skills needed for 11+ success.
Cost: £25.00 | Duration: 1 hour
VERBAL REASONING FOCUS SESSIONS BOOK HERE
Mondays 4:30pm or Saturdays 3:30pm
Week 4: Monday 12th January - Saturday 17th January
Week 5: Monday 19th January - Saturday 24th January
Week 6: Monday 26th January - Saturday 31st January
Our Verbal Reasoning GL Focus Sessions offer an intensive three-week programme, carefully designed to boost your child’s confidence and refine their exam strategies. We have raised the level this time to match the standard expected in our mock tests, ensuring your child is fully prepared.
Each week targets a different set of question types—coding, sequences, vocabulary, and analogies—enabling pupils to develop mastery across all areas of the exam. With focused practice and expert guidance, your child will steadily build the skills needed to approach even the most challenging questions with confidence and ease.
Cost: £60.00 | Duration: 1 hour (x 3 sessions)
Early Bird Discount
Book 6 workshops and 3 mock tests for £450, saving at least £60.00.
OFFER ENDS 31ST JANUARY 2026
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
Your child should have already come home with a leaflet - if they haven’t then please reach out and we can provide you with one, or download from the website
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This week’s KAHOOT quiz pin: 05117887 (VR Quiz 3)
Well done to Amanveer. Our winner over the festive break (who also played 7x times - I think😁 ). You get 10 raffle tickets!!
Remember to play through kahoot.it. Use name1, name2, name3 etc for each play!
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VOCABULARY
WORD OF THE WEEK: WARY (Find a synonym, antonym and put it into a sentence).
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Homework
Unsure how to do homework or independent study - watch this link
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK: - NON-VERBAL REASONING SEQUENCES 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
•VR Assessment 2. • English P57-59
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 12th January
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
