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
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.
11 Plus Vocabulary in Context
What’s Included:
A pdf with 400 words compiled from past 11 plus papers, definitions and example sentences
Visual Guide: A highly engaging, easy-to-understand guide that explains what vocabulary in context means, and introduces the four main methods to determine a word’s meaning when unsure. This visual aid will help students build the skills to confidently tackle unfamiliar vocabulary in reading passages and exam questions.
Worksheets: A series of worksheets where students match words with sentences to deduce the correct meaning. These worksheets increase in difficulty, helping students gradually build their confidence and understanding. Perfect for reinforcing the skill of using context to figure out unknown words.
Stretching Content: Designed to challenge students who are looking to stretch themselves further. These activities will develop both their vocabulary skills and their ability to think critically about language in different contexts.
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+ Creative Writing Guide
Packed with essential tips, tricks, and techniques, this book will help you tackle the creative writing section of the 11+ exam with confidence. Perfect for both independent and grammar school prep, it covers all the key areas, including:
How to plan and structure your writing
Writing character descriptions and developing personalities
Creating vivid settings that bring your story to life
Techniques for writing engaging story openings and exciting endings
How to write persuasive debate pieces
With plenty of practice exercises, step-by-step advice, and expert tips, this guide will boost your creative writing skills and get you ready for the exam. Ideal for use at home or during revision, it’s the perfect way to improve your writing and stand out in the 11+ exam.
Magical Minds' 11+ Practice Papers for the CEM Test. This resource contains a realistic CEM-style 11 Plus practice paper - each containing mixed questions on Maths, including Numerical Reasoning and spatial, Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension. Helps boost confidence, building skills and establishing success. New- Contains angles recap at end
Magical Minds' 11+ Practice Papers for the CEM Test. This is test 5 from the book. Helps boost confidence, building skills and establishing success.
Added extra: angles recap.
11 Plus CEM 10 Minute Tests Cloze
Cloze tests are a fantastic way to test the ability to scan, deduce and infer information from an unseen text. This resource is timed- a key area to focus on once close to the exam.
11 Plus Summer Intensive Course
As an experienced tutor, I know how stressful the summer before the 11+ exam can be for both students and parents. The pressure to cram in last-minute revision can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with countless resources and activities to choose from. The key is focused, efficient preparation- without the unnecessary overwhelm.
Our 11 Plus Summer Intensive Course is the perfect solution for students looking to maximise their revision in just four weeks. This structured, affordable program offers a structured plan that doesn’t cost the earth, and provides exactly what students need to succeed:
4 week full plan.
Daily Sessions: Just 1.5 hours per day, carefully crafted to cover essential activities, practice tests, and focused revision lessons.
Targeted Learning: Each session is designed to reinforce core skills, with booster tasks that address any areas of weakness.
Expert Guidance: With my experience in tutoring 11+ students, I’ve put together a course that will build your child’s confidence and ensure they are fully prepared.
By the end of the course, students will not only have gained valuable knowledge but will also feel confident and ready to tackle the exam with a clear, calm mindset.
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.
A short comprehension on micro-organsims, designed for year 3/4 students.
You may also be interested in: the 11+ comprhension bundle /teaching-resource/11-plus-comprehension-bundle-12362117
the essentials bundle: /teaching-resource/the-ultimate-11-bundle-11832094
11+ English Comprehension Papers - Top Private Schools
Set of 3 full length 11+ English Comprehension Papers with full answers. Designed specifically for selective private school entrance exams.
Key Features:
âś” Extracts carefully chosen from classic literature to reflect the challenging texts used in top independent schools.
✔ Advanced Questioning Techniques – Includes inference, deduction, vocabulary, and literary analysis to assess deep comprehension.
✔ Exam-Focused Structure – Mirrors the format of prestigious schools
✔ Develops Critical Thinking – Encourages students to articulate well-reasoned answers with evidence from the text.
✔ Complete Mark Scheme – Provides clear model answers to guide effective exam preparation and self-assessment.
This paper has been tailored for students applying to leading independent schools, including:
Haberdashers’ School
St Paul’s School
King’s College School, Wimbledon
Winchester College
Dulwich College
City of London School
North London Collegiate School
Godolphin and Latymer
Bancroft’s School
Chigwell School
Forest School
Harrow School
Westminster School
Eton College
In this book, we’ll explore step-by-step techniques to become a master storyteller and descriptive writer. You’ll learn how to plan and structure your writing, how to make your descriptions vivid using the five senses, and how to “show, not tell” to keep readers hooked. We’ll examine different types of prompts you might encounter, from descriptive scenes and narrative stories to continuation tasks, and discuss strategies to tackle each one. Each section includes plenty of examples and practice prompts so you can apply what you learn. You’ll also find sample answers with annotations that explain what makes the writing effective, as well as checklists to help you review and improve your own work. Throughout, the language and examples are tailored for Year 6 students: clear, age-appropriate, and hopefully fun and engaging.
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.
“Vocabulary & Comprehension: Cloze Exercises for 11 Plus Mastery” is a comprehensive workbook designed to help learners enhance their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills for the 11 plus. This engaging book features 10 passages, carefully selected from a diverse range of topics including literature, philosophy, history, and everyday life. Each passage is accompanied by a series of cloze exercises and vocabulary-building questions to support learners at various stages of their academic journey.
A pdf with 400 words compiled from past 11 plus papers, definitions and example sentences as a bonus
11 Plus Year 4 Foundation Course Plan
You can find the complete course here
For parents and students it can be confusing when you don’t know when to start the journey for the 11 Plus exams. There’s a broad range of resources and books out there for different subjects and topics, but what do you start with?
We have the solution for you. This course is the foundation to build up to success for the 11 Plus. Useful for students starting out in year four.
Once the student advances and is able to tackle more complex problems, they should complete our 4 week course which is suitable for year five pupils, nearer to the exam:
11 Plus 4 Weeks Summer Course.
Remember that the above course stated is for students who are confident in all abilities and skills required for the exam (year five).
Vocabulary Notebook
A dedicated space for students to jot down new vocabulary and their definitions. This simple yet effective resource helps learners expand their word bank and reinforce their understanding of key terms. Perfect for building vocabulary over time, tracking progress, and preparing for exams or writing tasks.
