On commencing the programme of study, files are given which are filed into categories of Verbal Reasoning, Non- Verbal Reasoning, Maths and English. Strong emphasis is put on vocabulary tests every week. The GL  style test is now much broader in subject areas and it is key that your child is also reading broadly.

Pupils progress is monitored throughout the course and verbal feedback is given regularly. Individual results are analysed and any weak areas are noted. These areas are then targeted for more practice. Pupils improvement is recorded, and rewards are given at every improvement level. Homework is also given at the end of each lesson, which is relevant to the areas covered during the session. Extra mini- mock tests are emailed out as homework as the course progresses.

Ideally pupils begin the tutoring sessions at the beginning of year five in their schooling. This gives a full academic year to prepare them for their Eleven Plus exam in the following September. Pupils generally come after school, at a regular time each week during the term time. We also take on pupils over the Summer holidays, for a more intensive programme, if that is required. We also run mock exams during the Summer Term. These are taken in a centre in Cheltenham, under exam conditions. This is an excellent way to prepare your child for the actual test.

The results for 2015, 2016, 2017,  2018, 2019.2020 and.2021, 2022 the results were excellent. Each year there have been a significant number of pupils who have gained places in the top 180 at Pates Grammar School. Last year there were eight children. All the pupils have gained entry to a grammar school. This is naturally a team effort, including hard work from the child and following through on the tasks they have been asked to do.

References can be provided if requested.