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
20 Cloze Tests for 11+ CEM Preparation
This set of 20 cloze tests is designed to provide focused practice for the 11+ CEM exam. Each test includes a variety of question styles, such as word choice, word bank, and missing letters, to help students develop a wide range of skills needed for the test.
Cloze tests assess the ability to read in context, identify meaning, and deduce information from the passage. These are key skills that regularly appear in CEM 11+ papers, and practising them will improve students’ accuracy and speed.
Varied Question Types: Includes word choice, word bank, and missing letters, providing a well-rounded approach to the cloze section.
Build Key Skills: Helps students strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and contextual analysis.
CEM Focused: Closely mirrors the question styles and difficulty level found in CEM 11+ exams, making it the perfect tool for focused revision.
With answers included, this resource is ideal for self-assessment, helping students track their progress and improve their performance. Perfect for regular practice or as part of a wider 11+ revision plan.
11+ Vocabulary Booster Exercises
Synonyms/Antonyms Practice
This resource includes** twenty vocabulary exercises **designed to help students improve their language skills and prepare for the 11+ exam. The exercises cover a variety of topics such as synonyms, antonyms, word associations, and more, offering diverse ways to expand vocabulary and strengthen verbal reasoning.
Perfect for GL and CEM-style assessments, these exercises will boost students’ understanding of word meanings and help them build confidence for the 11+ exam.
Key Features:
A pdf with 400 words compiled from past 11 plus papers, definitions and example sentences
20 vocabulary exercises focused on synonyms, antonyms, and word associations
Answer key provided for self-assessment
Tailored for GL/CEM-style 11+ exams
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 Test One
This mock test is designed to give you a realistic experience of the real 11+ exam. Suitable for all exam boards, it includes a full range of questions covering Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning – all key areas you’ll need to succeed. With timed sections for each subject, this test will help you practise working under pressure and give you a clear idea of what to expect on exam day. Ideal for exam preparation, this test provides valuable practice and helps boost your confidence and performance across all subjects.
CEM, GL
11 Plus Cloze Bundle
Contains over 500 cloze questions, practice for students taking the 11 plus.
Includes a mixture of styles including word choice, word bank and missing letters. Answers included.
11 Plus Essentials Bundle – The Complete Resource for Effective 11+ Preparation
The 11 Plus Essentials Bundle includes everything you need to prepare effectively for the 11+ exams. Designed for Year 5/6 students, this bundle brings together a comprehensive range of resources to help build skills and confidence in all key areas.
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.
Issue 1 of Magical Minds Learning’s 11+ magazine guide. This magazine is perfect for parents and students who are preparing for the 11+ examination. It is suitable for all exam boards.
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+ 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.
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.
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
Festive Creative Writing Pack for GCSE English Language: Aiming for 9/A*
Designed to help students achieve an that Grade 9 level of depth to succeed in GCSE English Language AQA. Full of challenging exercises, example responses, and detailed guidance, this resource equips students to write rich, evocative, and sophisticated responses with a winter/holiday theme!
Inside, you’ll find:
In-Depth Tutorials: Focus on atmosphere, tone, and complex themes like nostalgia, mystery, and transformation.
Figurative Language Guide: Advanced use of similes, metaphors, personification, and symbolism to create unique, memorable imagery.
Character and Setting Planners: Tools to craft layered characters and settings that draw readers into a vivid winter world.
Vocabulary Banks & Phrase Lists: Curated vocabulary for festive scenes, plus evocative phrase banks and sophisticated sentence starters.
Timed Writing Challenges: Quick exercises to build creativity under pressure, encouraging variety and originality in descriptive language.
Perfect for both classroom learning and independent practice, this resource gives students the tools they need to produce exceptional holiday-themed writing worthy of a 9.
Magical Minds Learning- 11 Plus Practice Papers for the CEM style tests contains five realistic CEM-style 11 Plus practice papers - each containing mixed questions on Maths, including Numerical Reasoning and spatial, Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension. Helps boost confidence, building skills and establishing success. Mixed format- (both multiple choice and standard format).
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
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
Containing 20 (2x10) specimen questions for Paper 1 Section B of the GCSE AQA English Language, this resource is perfect for revision, homework, assessment, or use in the classroom- especially with the limited material available from AQA. They mimic the style of the real exam and so provide as close an experience to the exam as possible. 45 minutes is advised per question- though for younger years, more time may be spent.
Five Full-Length 11 Plus Practice Papers
These five full-length practice papers closely mirror the structure and level of difficulty of the actual 11+ exam. Perfect for all exam boards, this set offers a full preparation experience, helping students build essential skills and strategies for exam day.
Each paper includes a well-rounded mix of question types:
Mathematics: Focusing on key areas such as Numerical Reasoning, Arithmetic, and Problem Solving to develop essential skills in analytical thinking and mathematical reasoning.
Verbal Reasoning: Designed to challenge students' logical reasoning and verbal skills, featuring a variety of question formats that strengthen vocabulary and comprehension.
Non-Verbal Reasoning: Enhancing spatial awareness and pattern recognition, this section helps students sharpen their ability to analyse and solve problems visually.
English: Includes reading comprehension with both fiction and non-fiction passages, helping students improve their understanding, critical thinking, and written expression.