A complete, 11+ interview guide tailored specifically for Thomas’s College (Thomas’s College Richmond) — written to match the ethos, values, and interview style of the school. This guide includes: • What Thomas’s College looks for • Example interview questions • Model answers • Academic/pastoral expectations • Top tips to excel in the interview I am an 11+ English Specialist working in the private system in SW London. I have a vast experience of preparing children for the 11+ English exams and a good knowledge of the interview process in secondary schools.

This guide focuses on: What Hampton Is Really Looking For What the Hampton Interview Is Like Hampton‑Style Questions With Model Answers How to Structure a Great Answer (The Hampton Method) Questions Your Child Should Ask the Interviewer Red Flags Hampton Dislikes Practice Drills (Hampton‑Style)

A structured, school‑specific guide to 11+ interview questions, with model answers and explanations of what each school is really looking for. I’ve focused on schools that commonly interview in and around London: Harrodian, Latymer Upper, St Paul’s Girls’/Boys’, City of London, Godolphin & Latymer, Kingston Grammar, Hampton, Lady Eleanor Holles, and others. My guide includes typical school specific questions with examples of model answers.

This guide focuses on: What LEH Is Really Looking For What the LEH Interview Is Like LEH‑Style Questions With Model Answers How to Structure a Great LEH Answer Questions Your Child Should Ask the Interviewer Red Flags LEH Dislikes

Inspection Preparation Guide for Senior Leaders (Updated for 2026) Do you want to gain an outstanding report from Ofsted? These are the vital questions to answer before your inspection. The Ofsted inspection/accreditation process is a critical evaluation of educational institutions in England, focusing on various aspects of school performance and quality. This document aims to assist senior leaders in preparing for an upcoming inspection or accreditation visit, with a particular emphasis on safeguarding. Find out more about us at [earlybirdtutoring.co.uk

ISI Inspection Preparation Guide (Updated for 2026) The ISI inspection/accreditation process is a critical evaluation of a school’s performance and effectiveness. This document aims to assist senior leaders in preparing for the upcoming inspection or accreditation visit, with a particular focus on safeguarding. If you want to make sure your school secures a glowing report from ISI, this guide is essential reading before inspection.

A full half term’s comprehension work based on the book, The Last Bear by Hannah Gold Concise answers, modelling how to answer comprehension questions fully. These questions are based on Vipers Literacy Shed but they don’t supply the answers. I have done all the hard work so you don’t need to! Find out more about my tutoring groups at Early Bird Tutoring. I have been a full-time teacher in the private sector for 20+ years. I currently teach Year 5 & 6 English, preparing them for the 11+ exams. #11plus #readingcomprehension #Englishteaching #literacyshed #vipers #11plusenglish

A full set of Metacognitive Reflection Questions with Makaton signs for KS2. Metacognitive reflection helps children with reading comprehension by turning passive decoding into active meaning‑making: when children pause to ask themselves whether a passage makes sense, predict what will happen next, or summarise what they’ve read, they monitor understanding and apply targeted strategies (rereading, questioning, using context clues) when comprehension breaks down. This self‑monitoring builds independence, improves inference and summarisation skills, and transfers across subjects, so learners become better at using reading as a tool for learning, not just word recognition.

Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension with the ANSWERS. Cross-curricular resources. Suitable LKS2 Find out more about us at Early Bird Tutoring.

These descriptive Writing Banks are fantastic for supporting young writers. Packed with ambitious vocabulary, examples of how to use figurative language and include phrases to promote using all the SENSES. See your pupils’ writing ability soar as they gain confidence with the right support. I can create these for any topic/subject - just ask me for a specific topic and I will create one for my shop. If you’d like to find out more about what we offer, visit our website, Early Bird Tutoring.

A full term’s comprehension work based on the book No Ballet Shoes in Syria by Catherine Bruton. Answered in detail using P.E.E where appropriate. Teaches the children how to be concise in their answers by using the method of Point/Evidence/Explain. These questions are based on Vipers Literacy Shed but they don’t supply the answers. I have done all the hard work so you don’t need to! Find out more about my tutoring groups - visit the website at Early Bird Tutoring. I have been a full-time teacher in the private sector for 20+ years. I currently teach Year 5 & 6 English, preparing them for the 11+ exams. #11plus #readingcomprehension #Englishteaching #literacyshed #vipers #11plusenglish

Teaching children how to answer Reading Comprehension questions requires practice and precision. Teaching students to use P.E.E (Point, Evidence, Explain) will take their written reading comprehension skills to the next level. I teach my 11+ English students this method. By modelling this type of answer you will enable your students to tackle more complex questions with ease, like inference, explain and predict type questions. Find out more on our website, Early Bird Tutoring. #11plusenglish #11+english #readingcomprehension

The more you practise SATs style questions with your pupils, the more comfortable and confident they will be on the day of the SATs Tests. I have a whole series of SATs style reading tests for you to use. I suggest testing your class at the end of each half term with one of my SATs style tests to track their progress and instil confidence. Full Reading Test with Mark Scheme (Non-Fiction)

The more you practise SATs style questions with your pupils, the more comfortable and confident they will be on the day of the SATs Tests. I have a whole series of SATs style reading tests for you to use. I suggest testing your class at the end of each half term with one of my SATs style tests to track their progress and instil confidence. Full Reading Test with Mark Scheme plus extra Comprehension Questions to test their understanding of the text.

FLIP THE GENRE CREATIVE WRITING LESSON This is such a fun Creative Writing lesson! My Year 6 class loved it so much. Read the original story to your class - they actually LOVE the original version no matter their age. My Year 6 children’s faces lit up when I read them the picture book. You then tell them that they are going to FLIP THE GENRE and re-write the story in the form of a Newspaper Report. Show them the example posted here of a rewritten story of The Three Little Pigs as a Newspaper Report. I have INCLUDED a full break-down of how I achieved this which you should go through with the children so they can follow the model. The children then have a go at writing their own using the model given here. It really inspired my class and they were so motivated to write their Newspaper Reports. I have other FLIP THE GENRE examples for sale. I teach in a private school in London and run 11+ English tuition groups. Check out my website for more information.

This is such a fun Creative Writing lesson! My Year 6 class loved it so much. Read the original story to your class - they actually LOVE the original version no matter their age. My Year 6 children’s faces lit up when I read them the picture book. You then tell them that they are going to FLIP THE GENRE and re-write the story in the form of a Mystery/Detective story. Show them the example posted here of a rewritten story of Little Red Riding Hood as a Mystery Story. I have INCLUDED a full break-down of how I achieved this which you should go through with the children so they can follow the model. The children then have a go at writing their own using the model given here. It really inspired my class and they were so motivated to write their stories. I have other FLIP THE GENRE examples for sale. I teach in a private school in London and run 11+ English tuition groups. Check out my website for more information.

FLIP THE GENRE CREATIVE WRITING LESSON This is such a fun Creative Writing lesson! My Year 6 class loved it so much. Read the original story to your class - they actually LOVE the original version no matter their age. My Year 6 children’s faces lit up when I read them the picture book. You then tell them that they are going to FLIP THE GENRE and re-write the story in the form of a HORROR. Show them the example posted here of a rewritten story of HANSEL AND GRETEL AS A HORROR STORY. I have INCLUDED a full break-down of how I achieved this which you should go through with the children so they can follow the model. The children then have a go at writing their own using the model given here. It really inspired my class and they were so motivated to write their HORROR STORIES. I have other FLIP THE GENRE examples for sale. I teach in a private school in London and run 11+ English tuition groups. Check out my website for more information.

Are you reading the book, Cue for Treason with your class? I have created Reading Comprehension tasks for the first 5 (five) chapters. WITH FULL CLEAR TEACHER ANSWERS using Point, Evidence, Explain where appropriate. These model answers teach your pupils how to answer comprehension questions concisely (P.E.E) I teach English for the 11+ exams in a private school. I also run 11+ English tutoring groups in Teddington. Visit my website to find our what I offer.

A full set of Metacognitive Reflection Questions for KS2. Metacognitive reflection helps children with reading comprehension by turning passive decoding into active meaning‑making: when children pause to ask themselves whether a passage makes sense, predict what will happen next, or summarise what they’ve read, they monitor understanding and apply targeted strategies (rereading, questioning, using context clues) when comprehension breaks down. This self‑monitoring builds independence, improves inference and summarisation skills, and transfers across subjects, so learners become better at using reading as a tool for learning, not just word recognition. Find out about us at Early Bird Tutoring.

Inspection Preparation Guide updated for 2026 The ISI inspection/accreditation process is a critical evaluation of schools in England, assessing their effectiveness and adherence to established standards. This document aims to assist senior leaders in preparing for an upcoming inspection or accreditation visit, with a particular focus on safeguarding. Self-Evaluation Questions for Senior Leaders #ISI #schoolinspection #ISIinspection

This example RSE policy is the most up to date for Primary schools in-line with expectations for inspection by Ofsted and ISI RSE Policy Introduction This policy outlines the provision of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) at Primary Schools, in accordance with the 2014 National Curriculum and statutory guidance. It is designed to ensure compliance with national requirements and inspectorate expectations, including Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The policy sets out the aims, statutory duties, curriculum coverage, implementation strategies, assessment approaches, and procedures for monitoring and review, with a commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive, and safeguarding-focused RSE for all pupils.