The 13+ marks an important milestone in a child’s educational journey. At Edify & Empower Tutoring, our 13+ preparation goes beyond exam techniques to build secure foundations in literacy, reasoning, and confidence — all within a calm, supportive learning environment.
We believe children perform best when they feel safe, understood, and encouraged. Our personalised approach ensures every child is challenged appropriately while feeling supported at every step.
We recognise that selective entrance exams can feel daunting — particularly for younger learners. Our role is to:
Break learning into manageable, achievable steps
Build confidence alongside competence
Develop skills that extend far beyond the exam itself
Each programme is fully bespoke, shaped around your child’s learning profile, pace, and goals.
All lessons are delivered individually by experienced subject specialists. Each child receives a personalised learning plan informed by an initial written assessment and ongoing observation.
Our tutors have extensive experience preparing pupils for grammar and independent school entrance exams. They understand the expectations of selective schools and are skilled at supporting both high-achieving pupils and those who need confidence-building support.
After every lesson, pupils receive clear, age-appropriate feedback. Parents receive monthly progress reports, ensuring transparency, reassurance, and shared understanding throughout the proces
We create and curate high-quality resources to keep sessions stimulating and rewarding. Lessons develop comprehension, creative writing, vocabulary, and grammar — while nurturing a genuine enjoyment of reading and language.
Reading comprehension and inference
Sentence completion and spelling
Vocabulary development and word meaning
Confident, fluent written responses
Lessons are text-rich and carefully paced, supporting both understanding and enjoyment of language.
Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms and antonyms
Word relationships and patterns
Letter codes and logical sequences
Strategies for accuracy and pace under timed conditions
We focus on building reasoning confidence, not guesswork.
Format
Individual 45-minute 1:1 sessions
Weekly practice tasks with personalised feedback
Exam-style and mock questions with structured analysis
Shape patterns and sequences
Rotations, symmetry, and spatial awareness
Visual logic and problem-solving strategies
Recognising relationships between shapes and diagrams
Non-verbal reasoning is taught explicitly and visually, helping children develop confidence with unfamiliar formats and abstract thinking.
Number fluency and arithmetic accuracy
Problem-solving and multi-step reasoning
Fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios
Interpreting word problems and mathematical language
We support children to explain their thinking clearly, building both accuracy and confidence.
Format
Individual 45-minute 1:1 sessions
Subject-specific practice with detailed marking
Exam-focused progression and performance planning
Maximum of 4 students per group
Focus on exam technique, revision, and practice questions
Weekly homework and take-home resource packs
Detailed written feedback after each session
Four-week format (one session per week)
Format
These online-only workshops provide structured, purposeful support outside term time, helping students consolidate learning, refine exam technique, and approach upcoming assessments with confidence and clarity.
Assessment and Feedback
Initial baseline assessment across relevant areas
Ongoing individual feedback after each session
Clear, supportive monthly reports for parents
Homework and Resources
Carefully selected consolidation tasks
Practice materials matched to the child’s stage
Confidence-building activities that encourage independence
Engaged in targeted exam practice are more likely to perform above national literacy standards by age 14 (Madaus & Keillor, 2023)
Students receiving structured coaching achieve 18% higher reading comprehension at GCSE level (Van Overwalle, 2023).
Children receiving structured 11+ exam coaching saw a 23% increase in pass rates, with long-term literacy benefits (Thompson, 2024).
For 13+ Pre-Test preparation, we use Planet BOFA, a trusted adaptive assessment platform used by many leading UK schools.
Planet BOFA:
Adapts to each child’s responses in real time
Identifies strengths and development areas with precision
Builds familiarity with the adaptive format used in real pre-tests
This allows us to combine data-informed insight with human judgement, ensuring preparation remains purposeful, supportive, and never overwhelming.
Schedule a 15-minute consultation to discuss your child’s academic goals.
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