Testimonials

We heard about Sue Chapman tuition through our friend and we are so glad that we chose Sue Chapman for my daughter’s 11+ tuition. The structure of the syllabus helped my daughter to build her understanding about the topics, learn new techniques for time management and she was ready to sit confidently for the 11+test by the end of the course. A big thank you to Andy for his great lessons, support and encouragement. Andy has been a great teacher and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed all the lessons with him. She was always excited to go for the lessons and came out of the classroom with a big smile. The mock exams were also a fantastic practice for the actual test. We would highly recommend the Sue Chapman service and Andy as a tutor.

We would highly recommend Sue Chapman Tuition to anyone looking for 11+ tuition. Our daughter worked through Sue’s fantastic lesson plan in Sue Rees’s lessons, and through these she grew in confidence and was extremely well prepared for her 11+ exam. We felt the mock exam format was great – giving the children real experience of exam conditions. Thanks to Sue and your team for all your help!

Andy was a very positive influence on my daughter throughout her learning at Sue Chapman. She liked attending her lessons as Andy made learning pleasant and quite jovial too! He taught in a structured manner, closely observed individual performance and gave very helpful feedback. Above all, we’d say that Andy motivated and built his students’ confidence. We would highly recommend Andy’s tutoring to all.
Thank you all.

My daughter loved going to Andy’s lessons. According to her they were fun with lots of learning at the same time. Besides the personal feedback after the mocks, we were also informed about the learning of each lesson and what to focus on, so we have always been involved in the whole process. Andy has been kind and supportive throughout and my daughter has learned specific skills and gained confidence required for the 11+ assessment.

My daughter was tutored by Andy last year. We have been very impressed by the standard of teaching and support provided. Everything was clear, structured and we knew what to expect. As parents who had little prior knowledge of the eleven plus, we felt confident from the initial parents’ presentation that we were going to be well guided though the process. After the very first assessment the feedback we received demonstrated that Andy had completely understood not just our daughter’s strengths and weaknesses academically, but also had a fantastic insight into her personality and traits. This enabled him to tailor the feedback and encouragement through the year. My daughter enjoyed her weekly sessions with Andy and said he was entertaining, full of positivity and delivered the lessons in an engaging way, breaking down content into digestible chunks.
I would definitely recommend Andy and Sue Chapman’s tuition overall to parents considering a grammar school for their child.

The world of 11 plus was new and daunting to us as parents. After a few google searches and checking reviews, a fellow parent recommended Sue Chapman. Steve was very helpful and informative and took his time to go through the process. There was absolutely no pressure to sign up and he left the channels open for further discussions. Upon signing up my daughter was assigned to Becky Harrold. My daughter instantly took a liking to Becky’s teaching style and looked forward to her lessons. My daughter found the small class sizes really helpful and was confident to ask for help when needed. We also found the recorded online class availability very useful in the event that if we missed a class due to sickness. I would highly recommend Sue Chapman. The style of teaching and methods taught has really helped my daughter grow in confidence, both academically and personally.

Our daughter did the 11+ tuition programme with Becky, starting in Y4. She lacked confidence to start with, but Becky’s kind and patient approach really helped to bring her out of her shell. She enjoyed the weekly lessons and it was great to see how much she blossomed as time went on. She walked into the final exam feeling relaxed and well-prepared. She is not only delighted with her score, she has also gained a tremendous amount of confidence, learning and familiarity with exam techniques that will stand her in great stead in Y6 and beyond.

We’ve been so impressed with how professional and well organised the whole process has been. It is not a simple process going through the 11+ for the first time. Having expert advice, guidance and tutoring is essential in my opinion. Becky, our tutor, has been wonderful – so enthusiastic and encouraging, but most importantly she has a really healthy attitude to the 11+ making it relaxed, pressure free and actually fun. She also managed to keep the children really focused and on track, chipping away at new skills each week. She genuinely strikes the perfect balance.
Our daughter has consistently improved week on week and after each mock exam result, without ever having felt under pressure or stressed in any way. In fact she genuinely enjoyed and looked forward to her tuition with Becky and felt confident taking the mock exams and the 11+ itself.
Our daughter will also definitely benefit long term from the great advice, knowledge, confidence and exam technique she has gained.

I wanted to send out a huge thank you to all of you, especially Tom’s tutor, Sue Rees. I couldn’t fault the tutoring and support that we’ve had over the last 12 months – you all do a brilliant job!

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all that has been offered over the past 12 months. The recommendations and guidance provided by Cathryn after assessments in terms of areas of focus and additional resources was invaluable. A prime example being NVR went from our daughter’s weakest area to her strongest. Testament to the clear and concise content you provided online allowing her to look at what the class was going to be the evening prior so she didn’t go into lessons blind. This allowed Gabriella to have advance knowledge and understanding of subjects so was able to keep pace during face-to-face lessons which Cathryn expertly executed. We are really pleased with all you offered and the communication.

Jo tutored our child through Year 5. From the outset, the enthusiasm and patience that Jo demonstrated made the sessions hugely beneficial for our child. Our child was challenged and pushed in a positive way throughout, but the emphasis on reinforcing the methods and techniques was excellent.
Jo’s support to us as parents during the year was both insightful and encouraging. Her encouragement, care and very friendly approach to the sessions resulted in our child looking forward to sessions, and we would highly recommend tutor sessions with Jo.

My heartiest thanks to Sue for her full support and guidance to my son. She is a highly skilled, diligent and experienced tutor. The practice material recommended by Sue was invaluable. Mock exams were taken in a real test-like environment. This has given my son great confidence before entering the actual test. I can now proudly say he has done tremendously well in the 11 plus exam, really pleased with the results. I am hopeful that he will be offered a place in Grammar School. I can’t thank Sue enough for her efforts, I highly recommend her.

We were recommended Sue Chapman by other parents and were so pleased we opted for this service. From the very first phone contact from Steve, to the very last lesson with Becky, we experienced a professional and efficient tutoring service. Becky gave useful and practical advice throughout the year to address key learning areas and the mock exams were great preparation for what would otherwise be a daunting experience. With lots of hard work and effort, our daughter’s confidence in her abilities grew from strength to strength throughout the year and she was delighted with her 11 plus result! We will certainly be coming back next year for our younger son.

Ruth was a fantastic tutor for my son in Year 5. She completely put him at ease during his lessons and made it fun and enjoyable for him. For something he was initially unsure about doing, he went into each lesson happily, which is all we could ask for. We saw his confidence rise throughout the year, he was so well prepared for the actual exam and took it all in his stride. Thanks Ruth!

We could not have asked for a better tutor for our son than Andy. He made the hard work and discipline fun, he kept the children motivated and bolstered their belief in their own abilities and we never once heard a complaint from Joseph about going to his tutor group. As parents we found Andy very approachable, and he gave clear advice many times on how we could support and stretch Joseph’s learning further. The result was a score well above our expectations, and a choice of grammar schools. Thank you so much.

This was our 2nd time using Sue Chapman tuition, the small group sessions really challenge and encourage them and they get to make new friends at the same time. Becky has been an amazing tutor, my son thoroughly enjoyed the weekly lessons and greatly benefitted from Becky’s calm teaching style. We even said to him just before he went in to the test to remember what Becky had said about keeping calm and to not panic! The most important thing was to see him go in confidently and come out smiling.

Thank you so much Becky!

I would definitely recommend Sue Chapman tuition. The tutoring sessions were well structured and great quality. The recommended additional work at home reinforced classroom learning. The mock exams were well organised with useful feedback. The programme really help my son’s confidence. We felt well prepare for the exam. My son enjoyed the group sessions with Sue Rees. Sue made the learning fun and had a lovely calming nature. We will be using the service again for our younger daughter.

My daughter Macy used to be rather unconfident in maths. She would get discouraged easily, and the fact that we had just relocated from overseas didn’t help. But this course has transformed her! Her tutor Cathryn has been really kind and helpful. She paid attention to Macy’s strength and weaknesses, gave constructive and realistic feedback, and even hand-picked exercises for her while at the same time caring not to overload her. When Macy had quite a setback in one of the mock exams, Cathryn’s reassurance and faith in Macy’s abilities was her rock. Outstanding course design, structure and contents; brilliant tutor, supportive team – together these have successfully boosted Macy’s interest and confidence in maths and really, all areas that the 11+ covers. Today we received the results – it’s a score that is very likely to get my daughter to her target grammar school! I’m extremely pleased and proud of Macy, and can never thank Cathryn and Sue enough for such significant improvement.

My daughter was tutored by Andy last year. We have been very impressed by the standard of teaching and support provided. Everything was clear, structured and we knew what to expect. As parents who had little prior knowledge of the eleven plus, we felt confident from the initial parents’ presentation that we were going to be well guided though the process. After the very first assessment the feedback we received demonstrated that Andy had completely understood not just our daughter’s strengths and weaknesses academically, but also had a fantastic insight into her personality and traits. This enabled him to tailor the feedback and encouragement through the year. My daughter enjoyed her weekly sessions with Andy and said he was entertaining, full of positivity and delivered the lessons in an engaging way, breaking down content into digestible chunks. I would definitely recommend Andy and Sue Chapman’s tuition overall to parents considering a grammar school for their child.

A massive thank you to all of you! We received a letter from Warwickshire today confirming Joseph’s place at KES. We cannot stress enough how much Andy and Ruth were instrumental in this. They are amazing tutors and worth every penny.

This is our second time using the Chapmans. Our first child was able to secure a place at our preferred school and we were so glad that we chose Sue and her team for our 11+ preparation. Our second child has very different needs and skillset but is also finding the structured programme really engaging and looks forward to seeing friends and tutor each week. Before we started this process I hadn’t appreciated how much better small group work is than individual tuition in terms of challenging and encouraging children. We would certainly recommend Sue and her team not least for the super efficient admin side that makes it all so much easier.

Becky is a wonderful teacher – knowledgeable, kind and enthusiastic, and we feel she already really knows our daughter. The work gives our daughter just the right level of enjoyment and challenge, complementing her everyday school work, and we’re very glad we signed up – highly recommended.

I’ve been thoroughly impressed with Sue and her team. The whole product has a very professional feel to it but is delivered in a friendly and welcoming way, which is essential when dealing with children. From the initial meeting…through the lessons, homework setting, assessments, mock exams and overall communication it’s been nothing short of a first-class experience and, as such, would highly recommend them.

We just wanted to say what fantastic assistance both Andy Empsall-Walker and Sue Rees provided for our daughter in getting her ready for her Eleven plus entrance exam. We’re certainly pleased with both her result and how the tuition has improved her overall education too.

Sue Chapman’s 11+ tuition programme came highly recommended to us. We joined the remote programme Sue has to offer and it has been an invaluable resource for us to take our daughter through the 11+ process. The weekly lessons delivered by Sue covered all aspects and more to prepare us for the exam. The rigorous assessment and mocks exams provided by Sue are simply the best way to prepare. Sue, Steve and the whole team are really friendly, approachable and professional, which made such a difference to the learning journey. We would recommend Sue’s tuition to anyone looking to prepare their child for the 11+ exam, and we look forward to enrolling our youngest next!

We joined the Sue Chapman tuition programme in February 2022, and opted for the online learning to fit in around our child’s schedule. The online materials have been extremely engaging and easy to follow. Our son quickly got into the rhythm and all of the materials were posted out promptly to support our child’s learning. Sue has been very supportive and informative throughout the whole process. Communication has been fantastic to support both us and our child all the way, right until after the exams. I would highly recommend Sue Chapman 11+ tuition.”

Over a period of five years, our three children attended Sue Chapman’s 11+ tuition. From the very beginning we were hugely impressed by how the tuition was run, everything was well planned and well organised, lessons, homework, mock exams, communication with parents. The tutors (Sue, Becky and Ruth) were kind, patient and approachable, and provided continuous support and encouragement to children. Good communication was established with parents, offering guidance and reassurance and providing important and relevant information at crucial times. The children were prepared for the exam not only academically, but psychologically too, hence our children went into their exams calm and confident.
We are grateful to Sue, Steve and the tutors for their professionalism, dedication and genuine care.

We can’t recommend Sue Chapman Tuition highly enough; from the initial contact and support, answering all our questions, to the organisation of sessions and outstanding tuition from Becky.  Becky really challenged her and she rose to the occasion at each step of the way. I think the process has taught her so much more than just academia and the skills learnt will be with her for the rest of her life.  Thank you Becky , Steve and Sue!

Sue Rees is a fantastic 11+ tutor and was a calming influence for the children. She definitely brought the best out of my son and he strived to perform well in his classes. Thank you again Sue.

Michelle tutored our son through the Sue Chapman 11+ programme when he was in Year 5. He absolutely loved going to her classes, feeling engaged and motivated each week to learn. I have no doubt that Michelle’s support gave him additional confidence, which not only benefited him during the 11+ process but will stand him in good stead for Year 6 and beyond.
Thank you Michelle!

Sue Chapman Tuition is a fantastic company…very professional and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the 11+ process. The feedback from regular assessments and mocks was excellent and meant my daughter went into her 11+ fully prepared. I would highly recommend Sue Chapman Tuition. Thank you again and I look forward to my youngest daughter starting with you next year.

Thanks to you, Sue and Cathryn for all your help, it’s been a great course which, as I think you said to me before, helps with general learning and progress whether he passes the test or not. We do feel he has benefitted greatly from the additional tutoring and exam experience whatever happens.  I’m sure we will be in touch again in a few years when it’s our daughter’s turn!!

We have been incredibly impressed with the quality of tuition received by Cathryn as our daughter’s Tutor. It’s been a challenging year for 11 plus candidates with missing so much face to face school and tuition, however communication and quality of delivery has been exemplary. I would make no hesitation to recommend Sue Chapman Tutors.

I could not recommend more highly Sue Chapman tuition. The tutoring was high quality and well-structured giving confidence to parent and child alike. We went into the 11+ well prepared and knowing exactly what to expect. It was also great preparation for other entrance exams. The mock process along the way provides a great gauge as to how your child is performing and where to focus as well as making the real thing far less daunting. We really look forward to using the service again for our younger daughter.

Sue has guided us expertly through the 11+ process for our two boys. We would highly recommend Sue Chapman Tuition to support those aiming to secure a place at grammar school. Our boys responded brilliantly to Sue’s teaching style, and as parents, we have hugely appreciated Sue’s calm and professional guidance throughout.

I could not recommend more highly Sue Chapman tuition. The tutoring was high quality and well structured giving confidence to parent and child alike. We went into the 11+ well prepared and knowing exactly what to expect. It was also great preparation for other entrance exams. The mock process along the way provides a great gauge as to how your child is performing and where to focus as well as making the real thing far less daunting.  We really look forward to using the service again for our younger daughter.

Sue and her team adapted with decisive agility to the COVID restrictions using a combination of pre-recorded sessions… I am sure it was not easy keeping ahead of the curve in a constantly changing situation but they achieved it with success and grace. It’s this kind of commitment to the childrens’ success, regardless of external factors, that mean I will be asking for Sue’s tutoring, for the third time, in a few years! Grateful thanks again.

Many thanks to Sue and her team for the support and encouragement that they have provided for my two daughters. This year has been particularly challenging, yet during these difficult times Sue and her team adapted quickly continuing to provide regular tutor contact, remote learning and additional lessons in a Covid-secure environment. Highly recommended!

Sue and her team have adapted the course swiftly and effectively to the new online environment to minimise disruptions in children’s learning.

We heard about Sue Chapman Tuition via word of mouth and after a bit of further research combined with a conversation with Steve Chapman, we registered my son onto the course.  What we found refreshing was that not only was my son being taught to do as well as possible in the 11+, he was learning new problem solving skills, gaining confidence and by the end, he was also relishing taking the exam. This was all accomplished with half of the year spent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit must be given to Sue Chapman and her team for putting together the course and seamlessly adapting to a distance learning model during lockdown. My son wouldn’t have developed as he did though without his tutor, Sue Rees, who did an incredible job with the classroom tuition and weekly video calls during normal times and who skilfully adapted the weekly video calls when we were under lockdown.  My son loved attending the classes and he has gained valuable life skills during the journey. No matter what the outcome is going to be with the 11+ and Grammar School  places, his new found confidence, skill sets and mindset are priceless.  Based on our experience of Sue Chapman Tuition during 2019/20 and the feedback from my son, we will definitely be registering my younger son on the course when he is old enough.

Many thanks to Sue and her team for the support and encouragement that they have provided for my two daughters.  This year has been particularly challenging, yet during these difficult times Sue and her team adapted quickly continuing to provide regular tutor contact, remote learning and additional lessons in a Covid-secure environment.  The group tuition sessions have been a positive experience helping my children to attain the relevant knowledge, techniques and skills in preparation for the 11+ exam and the confidence gained by both throughout their 11+ journey has been clear to see.  Highly recommended!

We were so glad that we chose Sue and her team for our 11+ preparation. I hadn’t appreciated how much better small group work is than individual tuition in terms of challenging and encouraging children. It has been a really positive experience for us and, whilst we hope that this translates into a school place, we are still very happy with what she has gained from Ruth in terms of independent learning, self discipline, exam confidence and the ability to reflect upon her work. I have recommended her to others and my youngest is already on the tuition waitlist!

I’ve been thoroughly impressed with Sue and her team.  The whole product has a very professional feel to it but is delivered in a friendly and welcoming way, which is essential when dealing with children.  From the initial meeting at the Saxon Mill through the lessons, homework setting, assessments, mock exams and overall communication it’s been nothing short of a first-class experience and, as such, would highly recommend them.  In fact I’ve just added my son to the waiting list for September 2021.  It’s also worth adding how quickly they responded to the lockdown and worked so hard in such testing times to ensure the children didn’t miss out in any way.

My daughter’s confidence, particularly in maths, has grown considerably since she started Sue Chapman’s 11+ course. Sue provides the children with challenging work, appropriate not only for the 11+, but also in getting children ready for secondary school – wherever they go.

This is our second time using Sue’s tuition service and I recommend her lessons whenever I’m asked about the process. She is a true professional with a vast knowledge base and years of experience behind her. She has always been able to provide guidance and reassurance at every step in the process. The syllabus is covered in a structured and comprehensive manner so that,  before you know it, they are all set for the 11+ test! 

Becky is an inspirational teacher; our son has thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and fun that Becky brought to his year 4 11+ preparation lessons.  Becky took the time to get to know our son’s personality and learning style, and he is very enthusiastic to continue his 11+ preparation journey. Thank you Becky!

Thank you Becky for being such an outstanding tutor during Y4. Oliver has enjoyed the dynamics, the fast pace of the class and the positive way that his knowledge has been challenged.  He’s always buzzing after the class.

Sue Rees has been absolutely wonderful; she has such a lovely way and has definitely made the classroom lessons and corona calls the best experience possible for our son.

Highly recommend Sue Chapman’s tuition service and Sue Rees as a tutor. Our son completed the weekly lessons and mocks exams from the Autumn term through to the 11+ exam. The course was well structured and well taught and included clear and concise information around the examination and process as a whole. The mock examinations offered were very useful both as practice for working under exam conditions and as a benchmark against the likely required standards. The tuition course and examination were a commitment for both our son and the family as a whole particularly in the run up to the exam itself however the outcome and experience were both ultimately positive.

Both my older two sons have achieved grammar school places and I am absolutely certain that this would not have happened if it had not been due to the dedication of Sue Chapman’s tutoring.  Sue is always on hand to talk to about any concerns whilst her ultra positive approach given equally to all children fills them with confidence.  My youngest son will certainly be having tutoring with Sue in due course. 

Sue’s tuition is very professional and thorough. She is an excellent guide through the 11+ process for her students and their parents. She also has great rapport with her students and creates a friendly and positive learning environment. My son enjoyed his sessions with her and gained a great result in the final exam. Thanks Sue! 

Thanks to you both for providing the essential preparation Dylan needed for the 11+ exam. The numerous techniques he has been taught and the great attitude towards learning he has been shown by yourselves has helped him with the 11+ preparation and for the future. He has thoroughly enjoyed the classes and you have made this difficult year a lot easier. The mock exams have helped with understanding how to work under exam conditions and under the pressure of very tight time conditions. We have also done revision classes and they have been very good for consolidating the work my son has learnt and for addressing weak areas.  I have recommended Sue Chapman classes to all my friends who are embarking on the 11+ journey and I will be using the classes again when my daughter starts her preparation in a few of years.

Sue Chapman has been super supportive throughout the 11+ journey. We are delighted our son accepted his place at King Edward VI Grammar School yesterday and it’s with the support of Sue. The guidance and work/resources Sue got the children to do coincided with the content of the actual exam itself, my son was confident after the exam. We would recommend Sue to anyone looking for an 11+ tutor. We are back with Sue for another year with our younger one so ensure you book her too!

I would like to thank Becky for all her hard work regarding her efforts with Isha.  She has been a wonderful tutor. Tuition has been beneficial in building her confidence which has improved dramatically with herself and at school.

…our son was at ease with Sue from day one and he actually loved going to the lessons which for us was key. Sue had clear, well-honed tuition techniques which our son learned to follow and he appreciated the gentle manner with which she delivered it. We would like to say to any prospective parent…our experience from start to finish has been an extremely positive one and we would highly recommend her services.

Sue has a brilliant understanding of the 11+ exam and its many requirements and provided invaluable support along the whole year both for our son and for us as parents!

We are really thrilled and want to say a huge thank you for your skill, professionalism and superb organisation. We are so grateful. The whole experience has been smooth, reassuring and non-stressful for our son.

Sue Rees was Sophie’s teacher, Sue made the classes very calming, it was always organised so well. Sophie has gained invaluable confidence within the classroom environment. She has enjoyed her tutoring lessons, she found Sue very approachable and even skipped into mock exams!  We would not hesitate to recommend Sue Chapman, all of the staff are excellent, they don’t just put the child at ease, if parents have any concerns they are always there to help you. Thank you to Sue Chapman, Sue Rees and Steve, who all made Sophie’s experience with them such a pleasure. We also cannot praise them enough, thank you.

Sue and her team run a very professional outfit and clearly know exactly what they are doing. My child was always happy to go to the tuition sessions and clearly enjoyed them. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sue for 11+ tuition.

For smooth navigation through the stressful minefield that the 11+ can be, we would thoroughly recommend Sue Chapman Tuition.

Our son signed up slightly late for the tutoring sessions but was quickly brought up to speed. The course covered many areas not touched on in detail, or in some cases at all, by the primary school curriculum, and without which he would have been very poorly prepared. Feedback throughout the tutoring was excellent, in particular in identifying areas needing more attention. Perhaps best of all, Sue managed to make the learning process enjoyable, making loss of free time for extra homework both in term time and particularly in the summer holidays much more manageable. After all that, the mark in the actual exam was very pleasing too and worth the effort. Thanks to the entire team for all their efforts.

It’s a very professionally run company and the mock exams they offer under exam conditions are an invaluable way to put your son or daughter at ease with the whole process.

After my eldest son studying with Sue for the 2018 11+ I had no hesitation in enrolling his brother for the following year. Both enjoyed the dynamics of their study groups; being able to work with peers enhancing their learning. The written material and delivery were both excellent and the year long course structured well to build towards the exam. Both boys benefited from the extra, dedicated weekly sessions (doing Verbal Reasoning), the revision sessions over the summer holidays and they found the numerous mock exams crucial to the build up to the actual 11+ exam. By exam time they held no fear of the test environment and went in relaxed and comfortable. As a parent, the feedback from the mock exams and the recommended reading and target areas really help you support your child’s learning. Both Sue and Sue are immensely approachable and always happy to give feedback and address any concerns. Most importantly they made what can be quite a stressful year for any 11+ student enjoyable, both my sons really did enjoy their tutoring sessions!

I will definitely use you again when it’s my son’s turn!

I would highly recommend Sue Chapman Tuition

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in tutoring Eilish. The support and encouragement along the way to get us to where we are today has been amazing, and greatly appreciated.

Our son began tuition with Sue Rees in September of Year 5 and from the beginning it was a supportive learning environment. The small classes and work that got progressively more challenging meant that he was able to feel he was doing well while also being challenged. The homework was always at the right level and had enough variety that he didn’t get bored with the subject matter. The mock exams, initially in class then under exam conditions enabled him to get used to the way the test was administered gradually. The regular detailed feedback was invaluable too in guiding us to the areas he needed to focus on. Under Sue Rees’s care he was able to fully achieve his potential in a stress free, supportive way and we are so pleased that he will be starting at KES in September.

Sue offers highly effective and professional 11+ training. The mock exams are invaluable and my son went into his 11+ well prepared and confident. His results exceeded any expectations we had at the beginning of our 11+ journey. I will be using Sue again with my other children.

As parents, we knew from past experience with our daughter what a wonderful service Sue and her team provide. When our son decided that he too wanted to sit the 11+ exam we were delighted to be able to return to Sue for tuition. The support and encouragement our son received each week were second to none and built continuously, allowing him to grow in confidence and attainment, he really loved the lessons every week. The mock exams were invaluable in allowing our son to understand what was required. They made the actual exam day a good deal less stressful because he was so fully prepared. The approach of Sue’s whole team is both professional and supportive, bringing out the best in the children through their nurturing approach. We were delighted when our son received a wonderful score allowing him to gain a place at his first choice of grammar school

Thank you for everything you and Sue have done, you’ve given a lad with no confidence a chance to shine.

Amar has thoroughly enjoyed the sessions with Becky, found them fun and interactive. The content has been very helpful.

We have been so impressed with the tuition our son received from Sue Rees and Sue Chapman over the course of this year. They equipped him with both the knowledge required for the exam and important exam techniques, which together allowed him to go into the 11+ feeling extremely confident. He’s gained important life skills that will serve him in future exams and when faced with other challenges. The steady, little-bit-at-a-time approach meant that he acquired a very strong knowledge base without feeling overwhelmed. Similarly, the mock exams were structured to increasingly resemble the actual test, so that he a chance to gradually become familiar with the set up and work up to the required level. The books used in preparation were also varied (for example, CGP, Bond, Letts, etc.) so he got used to different types of questions. Both Sue Rees and Sue Chapman are professional, personable and communicative, and were very dedicated to making it a positive and successful experience for our son. Many thanks to you both!

For our reluctant son to end a full day of school and head off to tuition each week without complaint, always returning happy and positive about a further hour and a half’s work was nothing short of a miracle! Despite both my husband and I being teachers, we knew nothing of the process. However, the gradual and comprehensive building of skills and confidence subtly over the year was incredibly well done and reassuring. Whatever the outcome, we are reassured that it gave our son an invaluable boost to his pre-secondary education and confidence. We are very grateful indeed and our younger daughter is very eager to get going on exactly the same path.

My daughter was coached by Sue during the summer term of year 5, this being her first experience of private tutoring. Sue spent time working to get her up to speed and to feel at ease with the other students, so she never felt like a new comer or at any disadvantage.
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed with weekly and summer sessions and her academic confidence has rocketed. It was also a great experience for her to meet and learn with other children aside from her friends at school.
Thank you so much again!

If you’re looking for an expert in their field with a wealth of relevant materials, operating a professional business, Sue Chapman is your lady. Our year hasn’t been an easy one however Sue has supported me and helped us navigate our way through comprehensions, synonyms, antonyms and who doesn’t love a shuffled sentence!
I am that parent whose child got upset in a mock exam and had to leave after only doing one of the two papers, fortunately it was a mock and that’s what they are there for. Sue was reassuring and calm, checking in with us later in the day to make sure J was ok.
Thank you, Sue and fingers crossed for March!

5 Star
I would very highly recommend Sue Chapman’s tuition group. Firstly the team were absolutely lovely to deal with; very knowledgeable and capable. Their style of tutoring works very well. My son attended the tuition sessions and he really enjoyed going. The mock exams were invaluable and all this resulted in my son being extremely prepared and confident when going into his 11plus exam.
The gave him not just excellent tuition, but also exam techniques, timing and practice which were instrumental to him when sitting the exam. The weekly tuition gave him the practice and helped with his knowledge. The weekly homework they set kept up momentum. Then the mock exam not only prepared him for the real thing, but also showed target areas for us to focus on.
I will be sending all of my children to this Tutoring course.

We are really thrilled and want to say a huge thank you for your skill, professionalism and superb organisation. We are so grateful. The whole experience has been smooth, reassuring and non-stressful for our son.

My daughter has recently sat her 11+ test and was very calm and relaxed about the whole process. This is in no small part due to the preparation with Sue. Sue has given her the tools needed for not only this but also future exams, techniques I wish I’d learned before my “big” exams as a teenager/adult. She has instilled confidence by making sure the children know what to expect. The mock exams were fantastic practice for the real thing too. I can’t recommend Sue and her team enough. I will definitely be booking my second child in when the time comes.

We selected Sue Chapman for our son’s 11+ Tuition following a recommendation from another parent based in Warwickshire. We explained to Sue that we would not be applying for Grammar Schools in Warwickshire, but another County instead and Sue said that was fine, she would still be more than happy to accommodate us as the exam was the same syllabus. Sue spoke to our local Grammar School Consortium and obtained entry pass grades from them, to give us an idea of whether our Mock Test marks would be at the right level to gain us entry, in the reports she produced for us. Sue kept us up to date regarding our son’s progress all the way through and telephoned with results of Mock Tests to discuss these on a 1-2-1 basis with us at regular intervals. Our initial reservations about travelling the 30 mile round trip for tuition each week were dispelled immediately; our son was at ease with Sue from day one and he actually loved going to the lessons which for us was key. Sue had clear, well-honed tuition techniques which our son learned to follow and he appreciated the gentle manner with which she delivered it.
Nearer the date of his test, our son went to Sue’s tuition workshops and mock test sessions in the summer which ultimately helped him conquer his nerves at sitting the actual 11+ exam. Our son enjoyed the summer sessions on offer, meeting up with his tuition friends and got along extremely well with Sue’s husband, who assists her with these. We were struggling with one area of Reasoning and Sue recommended books to assist with this. These helped immensely.
Our dismay came when our local Consortium suddenly decided to change to a catchment area based approach and we weren’t in it! Sue proved a great support to us, advising that we could still apply to Warwickshire from where we lived and ultimately helped us to decide whether or not to continue with our application locally (or indeed pursue 11+ at all).
We have received the results for our son and couldn’t have been more thrilled! We have no doubt that he will be offered a place at Grammar School with his score, none of which would have been possible without Sue Chapman. We would like to say to any prospective parent who is considering Sue for 11+ Tuition that our experience from start to finish has been an extremely positive one and we would highly recommend her services.

My son, Jake, started having lessons with Sue Chapman in the January of year 5 having previously been with another tutor. From the very first lesson he came out absolutely bursting with enthusiasm having enjoyed the session so much and keen to return again. The lessons were always well organised and the homework clear. The amount of homework was also about right I’d say. It was great that they covered off so many subjects and got a good understanding of all of the areas required for the 11+ exam. The mock exams were also a brilliant experience and ensured that the exam itself wasn’t a daunting task. I booked Sue as soon as Jake had finished for his younger brother!

My daughter had a great year with Sue and we were both sad when it came to an end. Sue is brilliant with both the children and their parents, providing excellent feedback in a supportive manner. It was a joy to see my daughter so enthused by the lessons which she described as fun and interesting. The mock exams were vital preparation, enabling my daughter to take the actual exam day very much in her stride. She is currently enjoying year 7 at grammar school but more importantly she learned life long study and exam skills which would benefit any child whatever school they went to. We’ve already signed our son up for next year.

My son had a great experience with Sue over the year’s tuition. Thorough, well thought out and most of all fun! The mock exam element was invaluable. It gave my son the chance to get comfortable with the exam procedures; time pressures and the chance to help manage his nerves ahead of the real thing! The taking of proper mock exam papers and the subsequent feedback from Sue was invaluable – it gave us the opportunity to help focus on those areas that my son needed more help with. My son just took his exam, and we await the results but my son himself says it was a great experience and he learnt so much. I would highly recommend Sue.

A fabulous tutor with a wealth of experience to help your child on the 11+ journey.
I would thoroughly recommend Sue.

Sue Chapman runs a highly professional tutoring business that fully supports both pupils and parents. I particularly valued the information evening on the 11 plus process and detailed feedback from the mock exams. My daughter had tuition from Sue Rees who really helped her grow in confidence and develop her skills. Together, they made the challenge of the 11 plus much easier!

Sue is a diligent, enthusiastic and patient tutor. What she doesn’t know about the 11+ exam isn’t worth knowing! Her targeted sessions and realistic mock exams prepare the children well and give them the confidence and skills to perform to the very best of their ability.