The Dorridge Tutor

17/04/2026

A Friday 'figure it out'! Here's an example of one of the many types of 11+ non-verbal reasoning questions. Can you match the correct net for the cube on the left?

15/04/2026

Maximum group size of 3... I have 1 space left for 11+, 1 space for SATS Greater Depth and 1 space for SATS Expected.

Comment below or message me for more info 👩‍🏫

14/04/2026

Summer term sessions start again tonight after a lovely Easter break. Feeling rested and rejuvenated, I’m back with a Tuesday author recommendation: Hannah Gold 📚

Hannah is hugely popular with my Year 4, 5 and 6 students—as well as my own daughter! Her emotive, heartwarming novels explore the bond between humans and animals, while gently introducing important themes like climate change and caring for our planet. Perfect for animal lovers aged 9–12.

Find out more: https://www.hannahgold.world

If you’re looking for a story with a male protagonist, Michael Morpurgo’s Running Wild is a gripping alternative—set in Thailand’s tropical jungle and featuring an elephant and (my favourite animal) an orangutan 🦧!

Welcome to the official website for Hannah Gold - Award winning author of the children’s books, The Lost Whale and The Last Bear.

26/03/2026

I enjoyed preparing for the Junior Maths Challenge with one of my students this week. Can you attempt this question? Drop your answers below⬇️and I'll reveal the correct answer on Monday. (This is one of the easier questions!) 🫨