When should my child start 11+ preparation?
As early as you can, and well before the exam feels close. Starting early rather than cramming in the final weeks gives a child time to close gaps and build the confidence for a polished performance on the day.
The right start depends on the child and on the schools they are applying to, so there is no single month that suits everyone. What Muhammad Ali sees is that entrance exams always feel safely distant until, in the blink of an eye, the exam is here. Beginning early gives time for the work that matters most: finding a child’s real weaknesses, strengthening them, and building the reasoning skills that 11+ papers reward, rather than rehearsing only the questions they have already seen. It also leaves room for a mock sitting under exam conditions, so the format and the nerves are met before the real thing. One-to-one lessons at Mathematics and Science Tuition are £120 per hour, and group lessons are Pay What You Can. If you are not sure whether it is too early or too late, the first call costs nothing and Muhammad will tell you honestly.
