Testimonials
"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."Charmain – February 2023
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 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.
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 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.
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
The approach of Sue’s whole team is both professional and supportive…
Your style really suited Jessica and she was ready for the order and pace when she started with you this time last year. Her knowledge and skills improved exponentially and by the time of the exam she was 100% prepared.
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.
Many thanks for all your help and support over the last year. I have learned a great about Ava and her capabilities over the last year and more importantly I am much more aware of how Ava learns and also how I can nurture and motivate her when acquiring new skills.
My two sons have both received coaching for the 11+ and have loved their classes with Sue. The groups are small and I felt she really understood their individual strengths and areas to work on and supported and motivated them to achieve their best.
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. We have already put our daughter’s name down for Sue’s class in 2021! I can’t recommend highly enough.
Best wishes and thanks so much again.
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.
We found the exam a really useful process for identifying the areas that need work and for the recommended resources (not to mention the experience of an exam before the real one). I will definitely use you again when it’s my son’s turn!
Sue Rees has been incredibly supportive and Ibrahim has gained invaluable confidence within the classroom environment. Ibrahim really enjoyed her tutoring lessons, found her very approachable and thought the maths was fun.
Charlie Morrison-Jones
March 2019
I would recommend Sue Chapman’s tuition. I went along to her sessions and it really helped me to get into the school that I wanted to go to. At a lesson there were many great things. Small numbers allow you to (if you need) have more help. They were also very enjoyable and you will never have to be dragged there by your parents. The information was presented very clearly and it was very easy to remember. The mock exams were very useful to your confidence and your understanding of what to do in the real exam room. At the end of the process I was very confident that I could do well.
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!
Further Testimonials from Previous Years
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.
I fully recommend Sue Chapman’s excellent tutoring service for the 11 plus. She has prepared a well structured focused course that covers all aspects that are likely to be tested. This includes two mock exams which mimic exactly the test conditions that apply on the real test day. As children are well prepared I think it helps them to feel confident on the day of the actual test. The course is also an excellent source of information for parents and in particular detailed feedback to parents on the progress of their child means that help can be given in the areas where this is most needed. Sue Rees is an excellent teacher. She delivered the weekly course to my son. Sue Chapman’s summer sessions are also really well structured and even though they are in the summer holidays my son would come out smiling!
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 has a brilliant understanding of the 11+ exam & its many requirements. Expertly preparing our children for the exam throughout the year by tutoring in small groups with tailored work for their needs, building confidence and learning lifelong exam techniques along with looking after the many varied questions us parents have about the whole confusing 11+ process. Invaluable support along the whole year.
With the guidance and support of both Sue Chapman and Sue Rees my daughter managed to gain a place at Stratford Girls Grammar School. Sue’s erudite knowledge in the preparation of pupils for the 11+ examination is second to none. Highly recommended.
Sue prepared my daughter thoroughly for the rigours of the 11+, and most importantly, taught within a supportive and positive learning environment. My daughter really looked forward to the sessions and Sue would always go through anything she found difficult and reinforce key learning points. She significantly helped to build my daughter’s confidence in all aspects of herself as a learner, so that by the time of the 11+, my daughter had a real sense of self-belief. Sue ensures her students are equipped with the exam skills, the knowledge and plenty of practice to be able to do their very best on the day. We were thrilled that my daughter performed so well and secured a place at SGGS. We couldn’t have done it without Sue’s huge input!
The tuition my eldest son received from Sue Chapman and Sue Rees this past year has been invaluable, his confidence has soared and he feels totally prepared for his move to secondary school now. The format for Sue’s lessons works so well and the homework is really well laid out and easily managed even if your child has a busy after school schedule as all the tasks set take no more than 20 minutes each so can be fit in between other things over the course of the week. I can’t thank Sue and Sue enough and we are really looking forward to our younger son joining the classes next year too.
Sue Chapman is the go-to tutor for 11+. She is very experienced, has up to the minute information and tailors her tuition to achieve the highest results. Children respond well to her kind and encouraging manner and are motivated to keep on trying. We would not have achieved our successful grammar School places without her help, I cannot recommend her highly enough.
I cannot recommend Sue’s tuition highly enough. She challenges children but also really cares for their wellbeing, getting the tricky tightrope of 11+ preparation just right. Our son absolutely thrived from Sue’s classes, his school work really picked up too. Preparing your child for exams can be a daunting process but we are really glad we chose Sue.
Sue is an experienced 11+ teacher and has taught two of my daughters (one more to go!). She instilled an enthusiasm to learn and from a parent perspective the 11+ trauma is so much easier if you follow her programme. Thank you so much Sue.
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.
My name is Rohan Rajathurai. I started my 11+ exam tutoring right at the start of year 5 – which gave me 10 months of weekly learning (that took me to July). Furthermore, we had workbooks and lessons at certain points in the Summer Holidays. More importantly, the 11+ questions were not incredibly difficult, in fact it is more about understanding the questions. Sue Chapman’s tutoring showed me the full range of questions and taught me how to deal with them. Finally, we took many mock exams which were under test conditions and showed us how to time each question for maximum efficiency.
Also, it opened to us what we needed to work on and what we were comfortable with. In conclusion, Sue Chapman’s tutoring is incredible and necessary with the competition around. The lessons were fun and friendly and now that I have finished them, I am missing the working environment. I would recommend tutoring from Sue to anyone wanting to take the 11+ exam.
I liked going to tutoring at Sue Chapman because the work was challenging but achievable, and it helped me get into the Grammar School I wanted. Sue is also a very nice lady to be working with and she helps everyone out in the group.
The practice exams were totally invaluable. These were proper mock exams in a school hall and provided valuable experience. They allowed my daughter to get acquainted with the exam set up well ahead of time and to get over any fear of the exam itself. The feedback from Sue was so detailed, we could focus on the areas needed during the summer. As a result, my daughter was offered a place at King’s High School for Girls back in November as well as SGGS.
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her time doing 11+ tuition with Sue Chapman. She was always keen to attend her lessons and enjoyed the opportunity to learn in a small group. The outstanding level of tuition she received contributed highly to my daughter’s accomplishment. With mock exams, assessments throughout the year and equipped with the techniques learnt from lessons, it helped prepare for the actual exam with confidence. I can proudly say that my daughter has been offered a place at her first choice Grammar School. My younger daughter is already booked tutoring with Sue this September and I have full confidence will be successful at the 11+ exam. I would highly recommend Sue to parents with children preparing for the 11+ entrance exam. Thank you very much for all her help and guidance.
It was clear from the first few weeks that Sue‘s understanding of children as individuals and what motivates them was having a positive impact on George’s learning. He really enjoyed the classes and he could see his own improvement. George’s confidence grew throughout the year and furthermore his confidence has continued to build into Year 6 where he is performing at a higher level than in years gone by. The mock exams were invaluable and really made a difference in preparing for the test itself and reducing some of that exam-day stress. Sue also provided guidance for parents on the 11+ procedures and results, which was very helpful as it’s by no means an intuitive process. Thanks to Sue’s tuition George exceeded our expectations, achieved a fabulous score in the 11+ and has now been offered a place at KES.
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed going to Sue Rees tutor sessions each week. She has a lovely way with the children, motivating and encouraging them the whole time. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Sue – you have been so good, Alice has enjoyed every lesson and I appreciate you boosting her confidence because it is so key when it comes to learning and also sitting through the tests.
Sue has successfully tutored both our children though the 11+ exam now. She prepared them both to the best of their abilities through her thorough knowledge of the exam and process, tailored group sessions, well-structured homework and regular mock tests. Both our children enjoyed her sessions and found her friendly and approachable. For the parents she is always willing to provide honest feedback and advice at every stage of the process.
When I embarked upon 11+ tutoring I had no expectation that my son would be of Grammar School standard. Indeed, quite the opposite and I started tutoring in order to help him with speed and exam technique with a view to sit entrance examinations to an Independent School. Right from the start Sue assesses her tutees in a very clear and transparent way. This continues throughout the year. Not only does it rank your child within her particular cohort of children but it compares them to previous cohorts with the knowledge of whether or not they achieved Grammar School places. This was hugely helpful and meant that we had a very clear idea right from the start whether our son was Grammar school material or not. I was also concerned about having extra homework to do given that we already had some set from school plus sport and a good deal of music practice! I need not have worried. We had around 40-50 minutes a week which was easily completed in one sitting on a Saturday morning. Over the summer we just adopted a little and often policy. Sue is so clear in showing you the areas your child needs to work on and what materials to use that it is very easy to adopt an effective working method that does not take over your life. She allowed us to see that our son was of Grammar School Standard and indeed he got a place in his first choice of Grammar school. If it had not been for Sue, I probably would never have even sat him for the 11+.
I approached Sue because I had heard from others how difficult the eleven plus could be and felt my daughter would benefit from some preparation prior to taking it. Sue was very supportive throughout the time my daughter was working with her, and very knowledgeable regarding the exam itself. My daughter got on very well with Sue and enjoyed going to her classes; not only did she pass the eleven plus and got a place at our first choice of school, but the tutoring also significantly improved my daughter’s performance in maths and her attitude towards doing it. We found the whole experience very rewarding; I have already booked my younger daughter in for tutoring with Sue, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her services to other parents.
Sue’s excellent 11+ classes helped my daughter to get a place at grammar school. She was extremely thorough, kept us up to date with current practices and provided top quality advice and guidance throughout. Her mock exams gave my daughter the confidence to perform well in the formal exam environment. Highly recommended.
Sue Chapman offered a well-structured and supportive setting for my son; her teaching experience was invaluable getting him, and me, through the 11+ experience. She has a wonderful attitude towards the children, which created a mutually respectful learning environment. Very successful all round!
Sue balances the group tutoring and treating each child as an individual amazingly well. She helped to motivate our daughter to work more effectively, believe in her own abilities and enjoy the learning!
Our son James has just been offered a place at Alcester Grammar School and we are so delighted. He started Sue’s 11+ group tuition sessions at the start of year 5 and although he is quite shy, he very much enjoyed his tutorials, and made some new friends. We all found Sue’s patience, calm and vast experience a real reassurance. By the time the exam date came around James felt thoroughly prepared and remarkably calm! I would heartily recommend Sue for 11+ preparation, and we have already signed our next child up to start this coming September.
My daughter looked forward to her weekly tuition sessions, finding them stimulating and enjoyable. Sue’s clear, organised and helpful approach to the subject areas enabled my daughter to learn new skills and to gain confidence tackling unfamiliar, challenging material. The year was well structured – extending and expanding skills in literacy and numeracy – while also offering practical, tactical exam advice. Sue offers excellent training for the 11 plus and, equally importantly, enhances education across year 5.
Sue’s lessons were invaluable for helping Thomas with the 11+ preparation. He really enjoyed the group lessons and Sue prepared the children very well for the test, covering all the subjects in depth. Having the mock tests really helped as when Thomas sat the 11+ exam he wasn’t fazed at all and knew what to expect. We were delighted with Thomas’ results and the whole experience with Sue was a positive one.
The decision to embark upon 11 plus tutoring is a tough one when you appreciate the time and commitment required by both child and parents. However, our decision to engage Sue Chapman was easy. She came very highly recommended from several families and we were delighted with our decision from the outset. In addition to being a creative and intuitive teacher of children, Sue communicates clearly and honestly with parents. Our daughter, whilst finding the homework tough going, always left Sue’s classroom with a smile, saying that she had had fun!
From a parents’ perspective Sue tempered what can be a brutal, results driven process with compassion and a genuine kindness toward our daughter, who secured a grammar school place…. thanks Sue! Any child in need of additional academic support … 11 plus or not, would benefit from Sue’s academic input and infectious enthusiasm.
Sue has a tailor-made approach to the needs of each individual child. She built our daughter’s confidence up step by step by focusing on areas that she needed to improve. We could contact her anytime we needed to ask for her advice, even down to techniques about calming her down prior to the test. Our daughter has got into her first-choice grammar school and Sue played an important role in her future. Thank you Sue 🙂
The regular feedback was insightful; Sue is truly approachable and very happy to chat about progress in a professional and caring manner. Sue’s teaching supports the school curriculum, the group setting enables relaxed learning and we found the focus on techniques invaluable for the 11+. It is with pride our daughter accepted her grammar school offer and she is excited about starting her new school. We are very grateful to Sue for her help.
We found Sue’s eleven tuition invaluable for our son. She was particularly good at assessing his strengths and weaknesses and setting appropriate work for him. The mock tests in exam conditions gave him good exam practice, which meant on the day of his exam he was fully prepared. When our son started his eleven plus tuition, he was strong at Maths but after a year he was excellent in all three areas. He really benefited from the working in a small group size, getting lots of one to one help but also having healthy competition to encourage him along. We would thoroughly recommend Sue Chapman as a tutor.
We were not sure if our son had the academic skills to successfully complete the 11+ but we enrolled him in Sue’s class prepared to withdraw him if the work became overwhelming. Despite some tough challenges, he managed to handle the work and enjoyed the classes. This was due to Sue’s constant encouragement and excellent teaching methods. He has just been offered a place in a Grammar School. We are very grateful to Sue for making this possible.
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We provide tuition in a number of locations for children from Warwick, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Stratford Upon Avon and the surrounding villages.
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