11 Plus Tutoring and Exam Preparation
The Edify Difference: Building Strong Foundations for Academic Confidence and Future Success
11+ Preparation Tutoring
The 11+ marks an important milestone in a child’s educational journey. At Edify & Empower Tutoring, our 11+ 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.
Our 11+ tutoring is carefully designed to support both academic development and emotional confidence.
The Foundation of Academic Achievement
We recognise that selective entrance exams can feel daunting — particularly for younger learners. Our role is to:
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Break learning into manageable, achievable steps
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Build confidence alongside competence
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Develop skills that extend far beyond the exam itself
Each programme is fully bespoke, shaped around your child’s learning profile, pace, and goals.
Our Approach to 11 Plus Support
The Journey
Bespoke One-to-One Tuition
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.
Experienced, Specialist Tutors
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.
Clear Feedback and Parent Communication
After every lesson, pupils receive clear, age-appropriate feedback. Parents receive monthly progress reports, ensuring transparency, reassurance, and shared understanding throughout the proces
Engaging, Original Learning Materials
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.
11 Plus Programme Options
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11+ Pre-Test Preparation
English & Verbal Reasoning
English
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Reading comprehension and inference
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Sentence completion and spelling
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Vocabulary development and word meaning
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Confident, fluent written responses
Lessons are text-rich and carefully paced, supporting both understanding and enjoyment of language.
Verbal Reasoning
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Synonyms and antonyms
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Word relationships and patterns
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Letter codes and logical sequences
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Strategies for accuracy and pace under timed conditions
We focus on building reasoning confidence, not guesswork.
Format
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Individual 45-minute 1:1 sessions
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Weekly practice tasks with personalised feedback
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Exam-style and mock questions with structured analysis
11+ Pre-Test Preparation
Non-Verbal Reasoning & Maths
Non-Verbal Reasoning
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Shape patterns and sequences
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Rotations, symmetry, and spatial awareness
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Visual logic and problem-solving strategies
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Recognising relationships between shapes and diagrams
Non-verbal reasoning is taught explicitly and visually, helping children develop confidence with unfamiliar formats and abstract thinking.
Mathematics
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Number fluency and arithmetic accuracy
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Problem-solving and multi-step reasoning
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Fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios
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Interpreting word problems and mathematical language
We support children to explain their thinking clearly, building both accuracy and confidence.
Format
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Individual 45-minute 1:1 sessions
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Subject-specific practice with detailed marking
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Exam-focused progression and performance planning
11+ Holiday Masterclasses
Consolidate learning and sharpen exam technique
Maximum of 4 students per group
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Focus on exam technique, revision, and practice questions
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Weekly homework and take-home resource packs
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Detailed written feedback after each session
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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
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Initial baseline assessment across relevant areas
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Ongoing individual feedback after each session
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Clear, supportive monthly reports for parents
Homework and Resources
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Carefully selected consolidation tasks
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Practice materials matched to the child’s stage
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Confidence-building activities that encourage independence
the science behind
our success
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Engaged in targeted exam practice are more likely to perform above national literacy standards by age 14 (Madaus & Keillor, 2023)
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Students receiving structured coaching achieve 18% higher reading comprehension at GCSE level (Van Overwalle, 2023).
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Children receiving structured 11+ exam coaching saw a 23% increase in pass rates, with long-term literacy benefits (Thompson, 2024).
Trusted, Data-led & Thorough
Planet BOFA
For 11+ Pre-Test preparation, we use Planet BOFA, a trusted adaptive assessment platform used by many leading UK schools.
Planet BOFA:
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Adapts to each child’s responses in real time
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Identifies strengths and development areas with precision
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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.
student
success stories
I was really nervous about the 11+ at first because I found English and verbal reasoning questions tricky. Edify & Empower made everything so much easier. They explained things in a way that actually made sense, and we did loads of practice that helped me feel more confident. Their useful tips for answering difficult comprehension questions improved my vocabulary so much! The best thing was that they made learning fun.
SavannahYear 7, Successful 11+ Candidate
My daughter went from lacking confidence to excelling in her 11+ examinations. The personalised approach and regular feedback made all the difference.
JulietParent
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