Our team creates a diverse range of high-quality educational resources tailored to students' needs. Specialising in materials for the 11 plus exam, our platform offers a wide range selection of study revision notes, practice papers, and learning materials.
Our team creates a diverse range of high-quality educational resources tailored to students' needs. Specialising in materials for the 11 plus exam, our platform offers a wide range selection of study revision notes, practice papers, and learning materials.
Vocabulary Booster Bundle
Perfect for students preparing for CEM, GL, CSSE, SATs, and private school entrance exams.
As an experienced tutor, I’ve designed this comprehensive bundle to help your child strengthen their vocabulary skills in a fun and engaging way. With over £20 worth of resources, this collection is ideal for building a solid foundation in vocabulary and boosting exam performance.
Bundle Includes:
Summer Vocabulary Challenge: An interactive and exciting way to kickstart vocabulary learning over the holidays.
Vocabulary in Context: Exercises designed to improve understanding of how words are used in various contexts.
Vocabulary Books 1 & 2: Thoroughly curated resources to expand word knowledge and enhance retention.
Vocabulary Flashcards: Handy for quick revision and reinforcing key terms.
Vocabulary Jotter: A space for students to write and reflect on new words they’ve learned.
1000+ Vocabulary Word List: A comprehensive list of essential words to master.
Vocabulary Lists Pack 2: More challenging words to deepen understanding and elevate language skills.
This bundle will not only enrich your child’s vocabulary but also help them confidently tackle any exam question that involves language comprehension, ensuring they are well-prepared for the 11+ and beyond.
This CEM-style 11+ practice paper (Paper 7) is packed with mixed questions on:
Maths (Numerical reasoning and spatial skills)
Verbal reasoning
Comprehension
Perfect for 11+ preparation, this paper mirrors the style and difficulty of the real exam and has been used successfully with tutees to prepare for both CEM and GL tests. Ideal for practice, revision, and building exam confidence.
11 Plus Interview Guide
Feeling nervous about your 11 Plus interview? You’re not alone! It’s completely natural to feel apprehensive, but with the right preparation, you’ll walk into your interview with confidence. Packed with expert advice and practical tips, this guide covers everything you need to know to succeed:
A clear introduction to the purpose and format of your 11 Plus interview.
Before the Interview: Tips on how to prepare, from what to wear to how to practice your responses.
30+ Interview Questions and Model Answers: A detailed list of commonly asked questions, along with advice on how to answer them confidently.
Understanding the Structure: Learn what to expect in the interview, including how it’s typically structured and what the interviewer is looking for.
This guide is the perfect resource to help you feel prepared, calm, and confident going into your 11 Plus interview. With everything you need to succeed, you���ll be ready to impress and show the best version of yourself.
Creative Writing Bundle – 11+ Exam and SATs Preparation
Whether you’re looking to refine your writing skills for an exam or simply enjoy creative expression, this comprehensive bundle is designed to guide students through a variety of writing styles. Perfectly tailored for the 11+ entrance exams, it can also be used by Year 6 students and as preparation for SATs, offering a versatile approach to developing strong writing skills.
This bundle includes three essential creative writing books:
Creative Writing Guide 1: Step-by-step guidance to help students master key writing techniques and improve storytelling skills.
Creative Writing Guide 2: Builds on the foundations laid in Guide 1, exploring advanced writing styles and strategies for structured, engaging essays.
22 Creative Writing Prompts with Tips and Tricks: A collection of prompts designed to spark imagination, complete with practical tips to enhance writing fluency and creativity.
Added bonus- festive extras
Each resource is carefully crafted to provide focused, progressive learning, helping students boost their writing confidence and perform their best in exams and beyond. Whether you’re preparing for the 11+ exam or just looking to improve creative writing skills, this bundle offers a structured yet fun approach to writing development.
11+ Year 4 Foundation Course
Starting 11+ prep early can be overwhelming, especially when trying to find resources that are just the right level. As an experienced 11+ tutor, I’ve seen many Year 4 students struggle to find material that challenges them appropriately without being too difficult. That’s why I created this Year 4 Foundation Course, designed specifically to address this gap.
This comprehensive and structured plan offers a well-rounded approach, covering all essential topics to build a solid foundation in preparation for the real 11+ exams. The course focuses on key areas such as mental maths, vocabulary development, spelling, and essential skills, ensuring your child gains the confidence and ability they need to succeed.
Traditional in-person tuition can be costly, so this plan provides the same high-quality instruction at a more affordable price, with all the essential elements covered.
By the end of this course, your child will have a strong foundation, well-prepared for the more advanced stages of 11+ prep.
You can find the plan here
11+ Vocabulary Lists Pack 2
This comprehensive resource includes vocabulary lists designed to support 10 weeks of study, perfect for use as homework assignments, extension tasks, or weekly activities. Tutors and parents alike find this pack invaluable for reinforcing and expanding students’ vocabulary in preparation for the 11+ exams.
Each list is thoughtfully curated to challenge students while ensuring steady progress. Ideal for helping students build the language skills needed to excel in their exams.
This resource contains one English practice paper (mock style). These exam styled papers are specifically designed for the 11 Plus in 2021, useful for all exam boards.
Three 11+ CEM-style Practice Papers
This pack contains three full-length practice papers, designed to closely mirror the format and style of the 11+ CEM exam. Perfect for students preparing for the 11+ assessment, these papers cover key areas such as verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths, and English, providing a realistic test experience. Each paper is carefully crafted to reflect the level of difficulty and question types found in the actual exam, helping students familiarise themselves with the structure and timing. Ideal for timed practice sessions, targeted revision, or as a benchmark to track progress, these CEM-style papers are an essential tool for building exam confidence and improving performance on test day.
This GCSE AQA English Literature revision guide for “Lord of the Flies” is designed to help students achieve a Grade 9 by offering model paragraphs and essay plans that tackle all key themes and characters.
The resource explores significant elements such as symbolism, themes of civilisation vs. savagery, and character dynamics. Ideal for students aiming for Grade 9. Hits on all assessment objectives including context.
(9 pages booklet)
I’ve created this book as the definitive resource for preparing students for every aspect of their interviews. What sets it apart is the exclusive toolbox of proven strategies, crafted from years of hands-on coaching, to help students confidently tackle academic, personal, and hypothetical questions. This guide goes beyond basic tips—it includes comprehensive model scripts, detailed question-answer frameworks, and examples tailored to top independent schools, ensuring students can articulate their strengths, think critically, and respond creatively. With practical advice, sample interviews, and exercises to refine body language and communication, this book equips your child with everything they need to excel and stand out during their 11+ interview.
40-page Macbeth Grade 9 Secrets workbook to help students break into the top band for AQA GCSE English Literature. Detailed, high-level analysis of key themes, characters, and quotations, all explained clearly and linked directly to the assessment objectives. I’ve also included examiner tips, model paragraphs, context breakdowns, and sentence starters to help you write like a Grade 9 student.
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I’ve taken apart every CSSE English past paper, mark scheme, and examiner comment available and turned that insight into a focused strategy and training guide built to get top marks. This isn’t just more practice. It’s about learning how to score.
Inside, I break down the exact techniques for answering comprehension, inference, vocabulary-in-context, and applied reasoning questions the way markers reward. I also train students to write powerful, well-structured creative writing responses drawing on real examiner expectations.
This is for students aiming for KEGS or other CSSE grammar schools who want to go beyond surface-level revision and train like a top scorer.
Includes:
Deep past paper analysis
High-impact model answers
Unique strategies for every section which I teach to my students
Targeted drills
SPaG and vocabulary training
CSSE 11+ English
CSSE past paper analysis
CSSE comprehension strategy
CSSE creative writing practice
CSSE applied reasoning
King Edward VI Grammar School preparation
KEGS 11+ strategy
CSSE English mark scheme
CSSE exam training
CSSE writing section guide
Magical Minds' 11+ Practice Papers for the CEM Test. This book contains a realistic CEM-style 11 Plus practice paper - contains mixed questions on Maths, including Numerical Reasoning and spatial, Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension. Helps boost confidence, building skills and establishing success. Includes angle recap
SATs Preparation Ultimate Bundle
Get everything you need to help your students succeed in the SATs with the Ultimate SATs Preparation Bundle. This full set includes a wide range of high-quality resources, each designed to boost confidence and ensure thorough preparation for all areas of the KS2 SATs.
What’s Included:
KS2 SPaG Paper: Complete practice paper with a detailed mark scheme, teacher notes, and answers to guide you through every question.
5 KS2 Maths Arithmetic Papers: A set of five full-length arithmetic papers, each with a detailed mark scheme, teacher notes, and answers to help assess progress and pinpoint areas for improvement.
3 Full-Length Lesson Plans: Engaging, structured lesson plans covering key topics, complete with quizzes, PowerPoints, and high-quality questions to reinforce learning.
10 Full-Length English Comprehension Papers: A comprehensive set of comprehension papers with detailed teacher notes and answers to help improve reading and analysis skills.
Vocabulary Jotter: An essential tool for improving vocabulary, helping students expand their word knowledge and understanding for the SATs.
Times Tables Speed Test: A fun and fast-paced way for students to practice and improve their times tables.
Fractions - Complete Lesson: Everything you need for teaching fractions, including a full lesson plan, flashcards, and quizzes to reinforce key concepts.
Ratio - Complete Lesson: A detailed lesson on ratios, with flashcards and quizzes to help students master the topic.
Make SATs Fun Issue One: A resource filled with engaging activities and ideas to make SATs revision enjoyable and less stressful.
Get SATs Ready in 5 Days: A focused revision plan designed to help students prepare effectively in the final days leading up to the test.
Angles and BIDMAS Revision: Key revision resources on angles and BIDMAS to ensure students are confident with these essential maths concepts.
Speed and Accuracy Test (Maths): A timed test to improve both speed and accuracy in solving maths problems, designed to help students build their exam stamina.
With everything you need in one bundle, this is the ultimate preparation package to help students perform their best in the SATs. Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or helping with home revision, these resources will ensure a thorough, engaging, and effective approach to SATs success.
Make 11 Plus fun! Issue 2
This magazine is perfect for parents and students preparing for the 11 Plus examination. It is suitable for all exam boards from CEM to GL. The activities are designed to be fun for the students whilst also providing valuable practice and methods handy for the real day.
Includes:
Aims and goals for the student
A plan to follow (detailed) for year 5 (grammar school exams) and 6 (independent school examinations)
Mathematical jokes sent in from Issue 1
Helpful tips from parents and students sent in
Ideas on how to learn vocabulary effectively, with goals and questions to answer
A vocabulary booster word search, with follow up questions
6 creative writing prompts, with lots of tips and examples to follow. An explanation of how to structure your writing
Fractions, decimals, and percentage flashcards
How to tackle maths questions with unused information
Sudokus, mazes and puzzles
A practice cloze with advanced vocabulary
An activity on rotational symmetry, with visual aesthetically pleasing graphics
An interview with a parent whose child passed the 11 Plus exam
A vocabulary booster crossword
A fun shuffled sentence activity
Synonyms exercises, with an explanation how to learn your new vocabulary in a fun way
Questions to ask at an open day, a brief about what open days are about
A ‘continue the story’ exercise
Pascal triangle activities
Maths limericks
A vocabulary list
Data maths questions - explanation how to interpret data
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Balanced Arguments
Includes:
Introductory powerpoint to balanced arguments (structure, examples, what they are, etc…)
Vocabulary to use in each powerpoint
Word mats (vocabulary)
New 11 Plus Test 6: Ages 10-11
This resource contains paper 8, a realistic CEM-style 11 plus practice paper, containing mixed questions on maths, including numerical reasoning and spatial skills, verbal reasoning and comprehension. Have used extensively with my tutees in preparing for the CEM and GL tests.
This resource is part of practice papers pack 5: 11 Plus Practice Papers Pack 5
11 plus past papers
11 plus mock papers
11 plus practice papers
11 Plus English Core Skills
The 11 Plus English Core Skills book is the perfect foundation for students in Year 4 to begin their 11+ journey. Designed to be stress-free and manageable, it focuses on building essential skills in grammar, punctuation, creative writing, and comprehension, laying the groundwork for future success in the 11+ exams.
Foundational Skills: Focuses on key areas such as SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar), ensuring students are comfortable with the basic elements of English before moving on to more complex tasks.
Creative Writing: Helps students develop their ability to write engaging, well-structured pieces, preparing them for creative writing tasks in the 11+ exam.
Comprehension Skills: Introduces students to techniques for tackling comprehension questions, helping them develop critical reading and analysis skills.
Verbal Reasoning: Strengthens verbal skills by focusing on vocabulary, logical reasoning, and understanding how words and language function.
Gradual Progression: The book is designed for gradual learning, with manageable 120-minute weekly sessions to keep learning light and enjoyable. This ensures the transition to more intense revision in later years feels natural and stress-free.
Stage One Foundation: This is the first step in building core English skills for the 11+, with a focus on mastery of basic concepts. Future stages will introduce practice with formal English tests, including both short and long comprehension exercises, ensuring a smooth progression.
By the end of this book, students will have developed a strong understanding of the essential English skills required for the 11+ exam, setting them up for success in later stages of preparation. Perfect for Year 4 students, this book helps keep English learning fun, manageable, and engaging while laying a solid foundation for future exam success.
ALL 11 Plus Practice Papers Bundle
This bundle includes all of Magical Minds Learning’s top-selling 11+ practice papers, designed to provide comprehensive preparation for the 11+ exam. Each set contains three to five CEM-style practice papers, featuring a variety of mixed questions on:
Numerical reasoning
Spatial reasoning
Verbal reasoning
Comprehension
Ideal for boosting confidence, building key skills, and ensuring success, these papers mirror the format and difficulty of the actual 11+ exam, offering valuable practice for students.
Perfect for intensive revision and exam preparation!
