Easter 11+ Intensive Course for Year 5 in 2026

Who is the 11+ Easter course for?

Our intensive 11+ course in the school Easter holidays is suitable for all Year 5 students, including those that attend our term time course and those that have not previously attended our courses.

*Based on average class sizes during the 2025–26 academic year.

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What you can expect for your child on our 11 Plus Easter Course?

We develop pupils’ knowledge so they’re equipped to answer a broad range of challenging verbal, mathematical and non-verbal reasoning questions.

Small classes

Our Easter 11 Plus Intensive Courses are limited in size (less than half the size of most independent school classes). Across our 11 Plus courses in 2025–26, classes averaged 8 students and never exceeded 10. A group of 8–10 provides the ideal balance: small enough for close monitoring and individual attention, yet large enough for healthy discussion, collaboration and a positive group dynamic.

We avoid groups of 11 or more because, although larger numbers may boost capacity, they inevitably reduce a teacher’s ability to monitor each child closely and provide the individual support we consider essential. We won’t compromise on teaching quality just to fit more children into a room. Discover the proven benefits of small class sizes.

Marie Redmond Tuition® Easter Course Resources

Students will receive our new purple Compact Rucksack, reinforcing our commitment to providing high-quality resources for every learner.

Assessments

Students complete a small number of short, timed tests during every lesson. Mistakes are reviewed afterwards and exam strategies are discussed. At the end of the Easter course, parents receive their child's assessment results and an anonymised cohort comparison table.

Homework

To help reinforce skills taught during the Easter 11 Plus intensive course, we’ll provide homework at the end of each lesson – with reviews of each topic in the following session. This gives pupils the opportunity to ask any questions on areas they may have struggled with. As reading comprehension and vocabulary are such important parts of the 11 Plus exams, we recommend that parents encourage their children to read as wide a range of fiction and non-fiction books as possible.

Breaks

To help your child consolidate their memories and continue to absorb new information, we include three 5 minute breaks on each day of the Easter 11 Plus Intensive Course.

The importance of sleep

As sleep plays an important role in consolidating new memories, we recommend that your child gets as much sleep as possible during the week of their Easter 11 Plus Intensive Course and any other key periods of learning. School-age children need between 9 and 12 hours of sleep a night and there are a few simple things you can do to help them get to sleep, such as turning off the TV, tablet or computer at least two hours before bedtime – the light from these can interfere with the production of the hormone melatonin, which affects sleep-wake cycles.

What we cover in the 11 Plus Easter Course

The Easter 11 Plus Intensive Course concentrates on exam techniques and skills gaps. Educational games and activities are an integral part of the course so that children enjoy their lessons and remain engaged throughout.

* Not included in South West Herts exam, however, excellent vocabulary and spelling skills are required to complete Verbal Reasoning questions proficiently.

Save 20% with Tax-Free Childcare

As we're registered with Ofsted, we accept payment by Tax-Free Childcare (and Childcare Vouchers) for all our classroom-based courses. If you're eligible for Tax-Free Childcare, you can save 20% on the cost of your child's course. For every £8 you pay into the scheme, the government will pay in £2, up to a maximum top-up of £2000 per year. Many of our students' parents take advantage of this scheme and you can find out here if you are eligible. You can select this payment method when you enrol, or you can switch to it at anytime during your child's course.