Welcome to Magical Minds Learning!
I'm an experienced 11+ tutor with many years of proven success, dedicated to creating high-quality, targeted resources for grammar school entrance exams. My materials are designed to give students clarity, confidence, and a competitive edge, covering every aspect of the 11+ syllabus (CEM, GL, CSSE). Explore a range of revision resources, practice papers, structured daily plans, and cheat sheets
Welcome to Magical Minds Learning!
I'm an experienced 11+ tutor with many years of proven success, dedicated to creating high-quality, targeted resources for grammar school entrance exams. My materials are designed to give students clarity, confidence, and a competitive edge, covering every aspect of the 11+ syllabus (CEM, GL, CSSE). Explore a range of revision resources, practice papers, structured daily plans, and cheat sheets
11+ Vocabulary Flashcards
These handy 11+ Vocabulary Flashcards are perfect for helping students learn the most important words that could appear in the 11+ exam. Each flashcard has one word on the front and a simple, easy-to-understand definition on the back, making vocabulary learning quick and straightforward.
Easy to Use: Just print, cut out, and stick the cards back to back. It’s that simple!
Learn on the Go: Stick the cards around your house, take them in the car, or review them before bed – the perfect way to fit in some extra vocabulary practice whenever you have a free moment.
Quick and Fun: Boost your vocabulary with regular, bite-sized sessions. These flashcards make learning new words both easy and fun.
For the best results, print on card and laminate the cards so they last longer. This is a great resource for building your child’s vocabulary in preparation for the 11+ exam!
10 Full-Length 11+ CEM-Style Comprehension Papers
Prepare for the 11+ exam with this essential collection of 10 brand new, full-length comprehension papers, designed to reflect the CEM style. Each paper provides a wide range of reading passages and carefully crafted questions, including inference, vocabulary, and detail recall, to help develop critical comprehension skills. The questions are aligned with the format and level of difficulty typically found in the 11+ exam, ensuring that students gain a thorough understanding of the types of content and question styles they will encounter. Ideal for timed practice, regular revision, or as part of a structured study plan, these papers are perfect for building confidence, improving reading speed, and mastering comprehension techniques. The 10 papers offer ample opportunity for students to refine their skills and track their progress in preparation for the 11+ CEM exam.
Two Full-Length Verbal Reasoning Papers (CEM Style) - 50 Minutes
This pack features two complete verbal reasoning papers, designed in the CEM style, to help students prepare effectively for the 11+ exam. Each paper includes a variety of question types, such as comprehension, cloze tests, synonyms, antonyms, and verbal analogies, providing a thorough workout for developing essential verbal reasoning skills. The 50-minute time frame mirrors the exam conditions, helping students to practice working under timed pressure while building accuracy and confidence. Perfect for focused revision, timed practice sessions, or as a tool for tracking progress, these papers are ideal for any student looking to refine their verbal reasoning skills and improve their performance in the 11+ exam.
CEM style 11+ Practice Paper – Paper 1
This resource contains a realistic CEM-style 11+ practice paper, designed to simulate the format and difficulty of the actual exam. It includes a range of mixed questions across Maths (numerical reasoning and spatial skills), Verbal Reasoning, and Comprehension, providing comprehensive preparation for the 11+.
Used extensively with my tutees, this paper has proven highly effective in preparing students for both CEM and GL tests. It’s a great tool for reinforcing key skills, building exam confidence, and improving performance in these critical areas.
Mixed question types covering Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Comprehension
CEM-style format to prepare students for the specific requirements of the 11+
Ideal for practice, revision, and assessment
Proven to be effective with students preparing for both CEM and GL tests
Verbal Reasoning Test – CEM Style for the 11+ Exam
This comprehensive verbal reasoning test is specifically designed to help students prepare for the CEM (Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring) style 11+ exam. It includes a wide range of questions that challenge and enhance students’ verbal reasoning skills, including word relationships, analogies, sentence completion, and logic puzzles.
CEM-style questions: Includes a mix of word-based puzzles, synonyms, antonyms, codes, and critical reasoning tasks.
The Circulatory System - PowerPoint Presentation and Worksheets
This engaging PowerPoint presentation covers the key components of the circulatory system, making it an ideal resource for KS2 Science. It provides a clear, informative overview of the circulatory system, explaining its vital parts and functions in an interactive and easy to understand way. Also contains worksheets with gap fill, questions etc
Key Features:
Parts of the Circulatory System: Detailed slides explaining the heart, blood vessels, and blood components.
What They Do: Learn how the heart pumps blood, the role of arteries and veins, and the importance of red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
The Heart and Lungs: Clear diagrams and explanations of how the heart and lungs work together to circulate oxygen and nutrients around the body.
Interactive Exercises: Activities designed to provoke discussion and encourage student participation. These exercises test knowledge and deepen understanding of the circulatory system.
Visual and Engaging: Vibrant visuals and diagrams to bring the science to life and support visual learners.
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
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.
The maths behind the coronavirus unit of work
Maths Enrichment
This resource contains three lessons on the maths behind the coronavirus, useful for students in year five to nine. Each lesson is planned with warm ups (starters), main, and cool downs (plenary), and worksheets to complete in the lesson.
Lesson one focuses on how the economy rapidly changed during this period of time.
Lesson two focuses on vaccines, and how we can use maths to help create the perfect vaccine.
Lesson three focuses on the maths behind social distancing and how we can use data and statistics to back up our points and make factual statements.
This is a perfect opportunity for students to learn some maths beyond the curriculum.**
2025 11+ CEM Practice Paper
This 2025 11+ CEM Practice Paper is the first in a comprehensive five-part series, specifically designed to mirror the format and level of difficulty of the 11+ CEM exam. Perfect for all exam boards, this mock-style paper offers students the opportunity to practise in a realistic exam setting, ensuring they are fully prepared for test day.
11 Plus Maths Warm Ups
This resource contains 25 starter/plenary activities which can be used at the start or end of a session, focussed on core skills required for the exam. Suitable for both the classroom/tutoring environment and at home.
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.
Vocabulary Challenge: 25 Days to Boost Your Vocabulary
Ready to take your vocabulary to the next level in just 25 days? This Vocabulary Challenge is designed to help you rapidly expand your word knowledge through fun and engaging activities. Each day, you’ll tackle a new challenge, including:
A pdf with 400 words compiled from past 11 plus papers, definitions and example sentences
Word searches
Crossword puzzles
Vocabulary lists to learn
Synonyms and antonyms exercises
Word association activities
Whether you’re preparing for exams or simply looking to enrich your language skills, this challenge is a fun and effective way to commit to learning new words every day. By the end of the 25 days, you’ll see a noticeable improvement in your vocabulary knowledge! Perfect for 11 Plus Preparation
11 Plus Vocabulary
KS2 Vocabulary
Balanced Arguments
Includes:
Introductory powerpoint to balanced arguments (structure, examples, what they are, etc…)
Vocabulary to use in each powerpoint
Word mats (vocabulary)
This resource is designed to help students prepare effectively for the 7+ Maths exam. Featuring a series of well-structured practice questions, it focuses on key areas of the curriculum to strengthen core mathematical skills. Perfect for reinforcing concepts and boosting confidence, this resource ensures students are fully equipped for success in the 7+ entrance test.
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.
30 Labour Market Exercises (A-Level Economics Edexcel)
This pack includes 30 detailed exercises & full solutions to master the key concepts of the labour market. These exercises cover a wide range of topics, such as the demand for labour, supply of labour, wage determination, immobility, and government interventions like minimum and maximum wages. Each exercise is carefully crafted to test different aspects of the curriculum, with a mix of question formats.
What’s Included:
Scenario-based questions that challenge students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
Past Edexcel-style questions and multiple-choice questions to practice exam techniques.
Short-answer questions for quick recall and explanation of core topics.
Essay-style questions (8- and 12-mark questions) to develop and strengthen exam writing skills.
True or False statements to test conceptual clarity and common misconceptions.
Case studies and extract-based questions to encourage deeper analysis and evaluation.
Key Topics Covered:
Labour Demand and Supply: Understanding how factors like economic growth, wage rates, and productivity affect the demand and supply of labour.
Occupational and Geographical Immobility: Exploring how workers face difficulties in moving between jobs and regions, and the resulting market inefficiencies.
Wage Determination: Examining how competitive and non-competitive labour markets determine wages, including the impacts of minimum and maximum wage laws.
Market Failure: Analyzing how immobility, information asymmetry, and other barriers cause labour market failures.
Government Interventions: Assessing the effects of government policies like minimum wage, subsidies, and training programs on the labour market.