When should I start 11+ tutoring?

The 'when to start tutoring for the 11+' is something we get asked quite a lot and is something we are quite open about.

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Effectively, the Wirral 11+ is looking to examine the maths, verbal ability and non-verbal ability skills of students.  From experience we know that the assessment is pitched at a high Year 5 level (working at above age related expectations).

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Our 11+ tutoring sessions are structured so as to encompass all of the Year 5 maths, introduce non-verbal reasoning concepts and also verbal ability skills.  As you may imagine, this is quite a lot to squeeze into 11+ lessons and so the more opportunities students have for lessons the stronger their understanding and confidence will be.

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Given the amount of teaching that has to take place, we suggest that a great start point for the 11+ exam is in the September of Year 5.  However, this is a decision for individual families.  If you are confident about the academic strength of your son/daughter then leaving 11+ tutoring until later in the year is absolutely fine (just possibly think about enquiring about a place to ensure one is still available for your proposed tutoring start point.)

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For many families though, the 11+ is not the only aim, and instead, a boost with school is also wanted.  With this in mind our Year 3 and 4 courses have also proven incredibly popular as not only do they provide a strong basis for the 11+ exam but also serves to boost confidence with topics at school.  A bit of a win/win really.