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9 Weeks. 4 Pieces. Incredible Progress. ✍️

One of the most rewarding parts of tutoring is being able to look back and see just how far a student has come.

These writing samples were completed by one of my Year 4 students during their 11+ tuition journey between April and June.

Over just 9 weeks, we have worked on:

⭐ Descriptive writing
⭐ Narrative writing
⭐ Persuasive writing
⭐ Paragraph structure
⭐ Developing evidence and explanations
⭐ Considering alternative viewpoints
⭐ Building confidence in independent writing

What I love most is seeing how this student’s writing develops from creating descriptive character profiles and narratives to organising persuasive arguments with greater structure and confidence.

Progress doesn’t happen overnight. It happens through regular practice, targeted feedback and building skills step by step.

Whether your child is preparing for the 11+, working towards grammar school entrance exams or simply looking to improve their English skills and confidence, small improvements each week can lead to significant progress over time.

I provide online 11+ English tuition, creative writing, comprehension, SPaG and verbal reasoning support for students across Wakefield, West Yorkshire and throughout the UK.

📩 If you’re looking for 11+ tuition for a Year 4 or Year 5 student, I’d be happy to help.

📚 Parents of Year 9 and Year 10 students – are you thinking ahead to GCSE success?

Now that my Year 11 students have completed their GCSE exams, I have a limited number of spaces available for students who are currently in Year 9 and Year 10.

Whether your child needs support to build confidence, strengthen their knowledge, improve exam technique or work towards their target grades, I offer specialist online tuition in:

✅ GCSE Maths Foundation
✅ GCSE Maths Higher
✅ GCSE English Language

Starting tuition before the pressure of Year 11 can make a huge difference. It gives students time to fill knowledge gaps, develop confidence and master the skills needed for GCSE success.

With over 17 years of experience in education, including leadership, SENCo and safeguarding roles, I provide structured, supportive lessons designed to help students make meaningful progress.

⭐ 5-Star Google Reviews
📍 Based in Sandal, Wakefield
💻 Online tuition available across the UK
👥 Small group and limited 1:1 spaces available

If you’d like to discuss how I can support your child, please get in touch or visit www.fbtutoring.com.

📢 Attention Year 5 Parents in Wakefield, Kirklees and the surrounding areas!

If you’re considering registering your child for the Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam, time is running out. Registration closes on Monday 22nd June, so make sure you secure your child’s place before the deadline.

With the 11+ exams taking place in September, now is the perfect time to focus on building confidence, improving exam technique and strengthening key skills in Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

At FB Tutoring, I help students prepare for a wide range of grammar school and independent school entrance exams, including Heckmondwike Grammar School and other 11+ assessments across the UK.

✅ Weekly 11+ tuition groups available
✅ Saturday sessions available
✅ Small group learning (maximum 6 students)
✅ Online tuition from home
✅ Intensive Summer Holiday 11+ courses running throughout August
✅ Experienced teacher, former Assistant Headteacher and SENCo
✅ Proven track record of helping students gain places at grammar and selective schools

The Summer holidays provide a fantastic opportunity for focused preparation before the September exams. My five-week Summer programme is designed to help students develop confidence, master exam techniques and feel fully prepared on test day.

If you’d like to discuss how I can support your child with their 11+ preparation, send me a message or visit www.fbtutoring.com.

📚 Limited spaces available.

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⭐ My Sixth Google Review – And What a Review It Was! ⭐

Although FB Tutoring has now grown to 8 Google reviews and a 5.0-star rating, this was my sixth review and it’s one that really resonated with me.

Sarah is the parent of two students I support, one in Year 10 and one in Year 6, both of whom have additional learning needs.

There were several phrases in her review that stood out:

💚 “Outstanding support”
💚 “Understood them as individuals”
💚 “Adapted her approach to suit their different needs”
💚 “Helping them get the most out of every session”
💚 “I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her”

As a former SENCo, Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead, these words mean a great deal to me.

One of the things I believe most strongly is that effective tuition starts with understanding the child. Every student learns differently, has different strengths and faces different challenges. Taking the time to understand those differences and adapt teaching accordingly can make a huge difference to confidence, engagement and progress.

Whether I am supporting students with 11+ preparation, GCSE Maths, GCSE English Language, KS2 SATs, KS3 English & Maths or SEN-friendly tuition, my aim is always to provide personalised support that helps each child achieve their potential.

A huge thank you to Sarah for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback and for trusting me to support both of her children.

⭐ Now 8 Google Reviews
⭐ 5.0 Star Rating
⭐ Supporting students across Wakefield, West Yorkshire and throughout the UK through online tuition

If you’re looking for a tutor who takes the time to understand your child as an individual, I’d love to help.

🌐 www.fbtutoring.com

✍️ Three weeks. Three pieces. Amazing progress.

One of the most rewarding parts of being an 11+ tutor is seeing confidence grow week by week.

These are the first three persuasive writing tasks completed by one of my Year 4 11+ students over just three weeks of tuition.

Swipe through to see the journey:

⭐ Week 1 – Beginning to structure opinions
⭐ Week 2 – Using rhetorical questions and evidence
⭐ Week 3 – Developing arguments with greater confidence

What makes this progress so impressive isn’t that the writing is perfect. It’s that this student is already learning how to organise ideas, justify opinions and use persuasive techniques effectively at such a young age.

The 11+ journey isn’t about producing a perfect piece of writing overnight. It’s about building skills, confidence and independence one lesson at a time.

Year 4 is a fantastic time to begin preparing for the 11+, giving children the opportunity to develop strong English skills before the pressure of entrance exams arrives.

📚 Online 11+ English tuition
📚 Creative Writing, Comprehension and SPaG
📚 Small groups and 1:1 sessions
📚 Supporting students across the UK

Which improvement stands out most to you?

⭐ Week 1
⭐ Week 2
⭐ Week 3