National - Lessons in the Post

Tutor your child at your home in your time with Lessons in the Post. The Lessons in the Post 11 Plus Programme will give your child the best chance of gaining a place at a selective school anywhere in the country. Every child wishing to use Lessons in the Post will first need to complete some simple Maths and English Assessment Tests to ensure that we start their lessons at a level appropriate to their abilities. See our website www.lessonsinthepost.co.uk.

1. 11 Plus Programme

Lessons in the Post allows you, the parents, to tutor your child in your home in your time. For each week of the school term we will send you a lesson plan with worksheets to complete with your child by working alongside them for about half an hour a day. This fully supported programme has been running for more than 10 years with an average 72 percent success rate for selective Grammar School places. It has been created by Jo Marchant, a teacher for 38 years experience, most of which have been spent preparing Essex children for the 11 Plus exam. The lessons are carefully structured, imaginatively presented and everything, including practice papers at the right time, is provided. We find parents get as much out of the experience as their children! Lots more details on the website.

Dates

Start (ideally) 1 year before 11 Plus exam – usually November to November (adjusted to your child’s exam dates as required). Late starters accepted – it is possible, with hard work, to complete the full course in as little as 6 months.

Time

Half an hour at home with a parent every weekday during term times (or weekends if you prefer). You decide when you do the work, but you will need to find about three hours a week (a bit more towards the end as there are practice papers to complete). Late starters would need to work longer to catch up.

Price

£32 per weekly lesson. Payable in easy half termly installments. More details on website.

2. 11 Plus Foundation Course

The 11 Plus Foundation Course is designed to prepare children for the year long 11 Plus Programme by ensuring that all the basics are firmly in place. As with all lessons in the Post programmes this is completed at home, parent sitting down with child and working alongside them for a little while each day.

Dates

14 weeks. Leads onto the 11 Plus Programme. Starts usually early June, 18 months before the 11 Plus exam. Late starters easily accommodated.

Time

Same principle as 11 Plus programme – you fit the work around your family schedule.

Price

£31 per weekly lesson, payable in half term installments. More details on www.lessonsinthepost.co.uk.

Contact Details

Phone +44 (0)845 094 1062