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11+ Tuition: One-to-one

Preparation in Maths & English  • Practice Papers • Exam Tips

11+, One-to-one Lessons

Our Testimonials

“Back in 2019 we were in a pickle having been let down by a long-standing tutor 9 weeks before the 11+ exam for my eldest daughter. When we reached out for help, in search for a new tutor, we were lucky that Vivienne managed to fit my daughter in. Fast forward to 2022 and I am delighted to say that with Viv’s incredible support, planned lessons and absolute dedication to her students, I will now have two daughters attending a top grammar school in Plymouth, who continue to love learning with my eldest still benefitting from her incredible support online with maths as she starts her GCSE journey. As a parent, you want to find a tutor who you can trust to get the best out of your child and I can honestly say that with Vivienne Lowe that is exactly what you will find. We have been so blessed to have come across Vivienne and my daughters and I absolutely recommend her.” Shah, dad of daughters in year 6 and year 8
“Vivienne is an amazing teacher and she helped me so much by tutoring me for the 11+ Exam. She explained everything in-depth and really gave me confidence, even when I was really nervous. We covered things that I was unsure of over and over again to make sure that I understood everything in a really patient and supportive way. Vivienne also gave me tips, hints and helpful things that I needed to know before the exam.” “Vivienne is a really kind tutor, who gave me a great learning experience and overall helped so much! This resulted with me coming 61 in the 11+ and getting a secure place in the school I really wanted. Thank you so much Vivienne!” I.R year 6
“Vivienne has helped me so much and I highly recommend her!! She helped me get through the 11+ in only a short period of time, as I had switched tutors and had immediately improved with Vivienne. She helped me to understand questions and to go through them in more depth so I had a deeper understanding. She also helped me move up sets when I moved to secondary and is always there whenever I need help. Thank you Vivienne!!” A.R, year 8
“Jacob really enjoyed his tutoring sessions. Clare was able to break down the work into sizeable chunks so he could easily grasp what he was being taught. Then working through past papers over the summer and sitting with him to go over any errors he made, really helped Jacob understand what to expect when he sat the exam. He attended the exam calm and full of confidence and passed his 11+. Thanks for all your help and support Clare; we would highly recommend you!” Kathryn, mum of Jacob, year 5
“I enjoyed Clare being my tutor as she made our lessons fun and I looked forward to them. She made me stop panicking when I found some of the maths papers really hard and she helped me go through bits I kept getting stuck on until I found them so much easier and at the end I could even do my long multiplication quicker than her!! Thanks for helping me pass my 11+. I can’t wait to start at Devonport High School in September.” Jacob, year 5
“Vivienne did an amazing job with my daughter who successfully passed her 11+ exam.” Daniela Echimescu, mum of daughter in year 5
“Vivienne is an amazing teacher and she helped me so much by tutoring me for the 11+ Exam. She explained everything in-depth and really gave me confidence, even when I was really nervous. We covered things that I was unsure of over and over again to make sure that I understood everything in a really patient and supportive way. Vivienne also gave me tips, hints and helpful things that I needed to know before the exam.” “Vivienne is a really kind tutor, who gave me a great learning experience and overall helped so much! This resulted with me coming 61 in the 11+ and getting a secure place in the school I really wanted. Thank you so much Vivienne!”
“Vivienne has helped me so much and I highly recommend her!! She helped me get through the 11+ in only a short period of time, as I had switched tutors and had immediately improved with Vivienne. She helped me to understand questions and to go through them in more depth so I had a deeper understanding. She also helped me move up sets when I moved to secondary and is always there whenever I need help. Thank you Vivienne!!”
“Jacob really enjoyed his tutoring sessions. Clare was able to break down the work into sizeable chunks so he could easily grasp what he was being taught. Then working through past papers over the summer and sitting with him to go over any errors he made, really helped Jacob understand what to expect when he sat the exam. He attended the exam calm and full of confidence and passed his 11+. Thanks for all your help and support Clare; we would highly recommend you!” Kathryn, mum of Jacob, year 5
“I enjoyed Clare being my tutor as she made our lessons fun and I looked forward to them. She made me stop panicking when I found some of the maths papers really hard and she helped me go through bits I kept getting stuck on until I found them so much easier and at the end I could even do my long multiplication quicker than her!! Thanks for helping me pass my 11+. I can’t wait to start at Devonport High School in September.” Jacob, year 5

Lessons

  • We provide one-to-one lessons, and we also offer small group lessons.
  • Shared lessons can sometimes be arranged.
  • A small group can make tuition cost-effective, and a small group of like-minded students can add to the enjoyment and boost motivation.
  • We offer face-to-face and online, for one-to-one and for group lessons.
  • In most cases, face-to-face lessons are preferred and recommended. In the event of any restrictions on face-to-face lessons, we follow government guidelines and use online platforms such as Zoom.

One-to-one

    • Some tutors can visit the student’s home; however, tutoring usually takes place at the tutor’s own home.
    • For Vivienne Lowe and Clare Taylor, tutoring takes place at their homes in the Hyde Park area of Plymouth. Each are family homes which have spacious designated tutoring rooms. In some cases, these rooms can also be used for lessons with other Plymouth Private Tutors.
    • Parents are welcome to be present for the lessons or to return at the end. Often a student works better without their parents there, but a parent/family member being present at the initial lesson can sometimes be reassuring.

Groups

  • All group lessons take place at the above addresses.
  • Yes.

One-to-one

  • Yes, in most cases tuition continues with some allowance for holidays: 1 week off at Christmas, 1 week off at Easter and 2 weeks off in the summer. If this is not workable for a student and their family, a personalised agreement is worked out.

Groups

  • Primary and GCSE Groups: Yes, but their format may change which may affect duration, time and cost. The group tutor will inform students and parents nearer to the time of proposed plans for these breaks.
  • The 11+ Group: Yes. The schedule has been created to allow some time off in the holidays; however, the summer holidays particularly are a crucial time as the 11+ exam is in mid-September. Please see The 11+ Group Schedule  for more details.
There are 2 schedules: (Sep-Sep) 2021-2022 current (Sep-Sep) 2022-2023 upcoming
  • At the beginning and end of lessons it can be difficult to discuss a student’s progress, so it is better to communicate by email or to arrange a call with the tutor, or an in-person meeting can be arranged.

Prices

One-to-one

  • One-to-one lessons are usually £25-£30 per hour. Students usually do well with one lesson a week. If three or more lessons per week are regularly required, a discount can sometimes be arranged.
  • For one-to-one lessons: monthly, online payments are preferred. Payments to be made in advance at the beginning of each month.

Primary and GCSE Groups

  • Groups lessons are £20 per 90-minute lesson/£15 per 60-minute lesson.
  • Group prices are based on 4+ in a group. Charges increase slightly for groups of 3 and 2.
  • For group lessons: online payments are preferred. Payments to be made in advance at the beginning of each half-term, plus a fee of £5 to cover materials for each half-term.

The 11+ Group

  • The 11+ Group lessons are £20 per 90-minute lesson.
  • For The 11+ Group lessons: online payments are preferred. Payments to be made in advance at the beginning of each half-term, plus a one-off fee of £20 to cover a comprehensive binder of materials which the programme is based upon. Various 11+ books are also needed along the way which parents will be informed about at the beginning of the programme and as they are needed throughout the year. Approximately, these 11+ materials come to a total of £50, spread throughout the year.

One-to-one

  • Cancelling a lesson: we understand life can be unpredictable; we request that as much notice can be given as possible and we will always aim to re-schedule any cancelled lessons.
  • Ceasing tuition: we request a minimum of 4 weeks’ notice. If you are unsure as to whether it is the right thing to do to start with, you can always book a few sessions as a trial.

Groups

  • Understandably a student may need to miss a lesson on occasion. Each student is granted one lesson to miss per term, which means that that missed lesson fee will roll over to the next half-term/be refunded at the end of the term.
  • Yes. If a parent/student is uncertain about tutoring or whether they will like the tutor, a (paid) one-off trial can be arranged or an informal meeting. There is no obligation to continue.

How do I Start?

  • Contact us to ask any further questions or to arrange lessons. You can also call 07727106363. Please leave a message or send a text if there is no answer. You can also email viviennelowetutor@live.co.uk .

Procedure

  • You will be asked to supply contact details and details of your requirements.
  • Once a tutor is found for you, you can either: book and start immediately/at a set date arrange an informal meeting arrange a (paid) trial lesson
    • You will then receive 3 emails:
      • A confirmation of your booking/meeting/trial and tutor details will then be emailed to you.
      • Contract
      • Payment request and details
  • The tutor will then contact you to discuss further details and arrange the first lesson.
  • Primary and GCSE groups: places are finalized at the beginning of each half-term. If there are spaces available, a student may be permitted to join mid-term, but it is recommended that a place be booked prior to the half-term’s start as this is more consistent for the group and more beneficial for the group’s progress.
  • The 11+ Group: places are aimed to be finalized at the beginning of the summer holidays. However, we are used to the last-minute bookings so please feel free to contact us in the summer and we will do our best to find a place for you.

Lessons

  • We provide one-to-one lessons, and we also offer small group lessons.
  • Shared lessons can sometimes be arranged.
  • A small group can make tuition cost-effective, and a small group of like-minded students can add to the enjoyment and boost motivation.
  • We offer face-to-face and online for one-to-one and for group lessons.
  • In most cases, face-to-face lessons are preferred and recommended. In the event of any restrictions on face-to-face lessons, we follow government guidelines and use online platforms such as Zoom.

  • One-to-one

      • Some tutors can visit the student’s home; however, tutoring usually takes place at the tutor’s own home.
      • For Vivienne Lowe and Clare Taylor, tutoring takes place at their homes in the Hyde Park area of Plymouth. Each are family homes which have spacious designated tutoring rooms. In some cases, these rooms can also be used for lessons with other Plymouth Private Tutors.
      • Parents are welcome to be present for the lessons or to return at the end. Often a student works better without their parents there, but a parent/family member being present at the initial lesson can sometimes be reassuring. You will know your child best.

    Groups

    • All group lessons take place at the above addresses.
    • Yes.

    One-to-one

    • Yes, although unlike term time when students are expected weekly, holidays are optional: students can have fewer lessons or more, subject to tutor availability.

    Groups

    • Primary and GCSE Groups: Yes, but their format may change which may affect duration, time and cost. The group tutor will inform students and parents nearer to the time of proposed plans for these breaks.
    • The 11+ Group: Yes. The schedule has been created to allow some time off in the holidays; however, the summer holidays particularly are a crucial time as the 11+ exam is in mid-September. Please see  The 11+ Group Schedule  for more details.
  • At the beginning and end of lessons it can be difficult to discuss a student’s progress, so it is better to communicate by email or to arrange a call with the tutor, or an in-person meeting can be arranged.

Prices

  • One-to-one

    • One-to-one lessons are �25-�30 per hour. Students usually do well with one lesson a week. If three or more lessons per week are regularly required, a discount can be arranged.
    • For one-to-one lessons: monthly, online payments are preferred. Payments to be made in advance at the beginning of each month.

    Primary and GCSE Groups

    • Groups lessons are £20 per 90-minute lesson/£15 per 60-minute lesson.
    • Group prices are based on 4+ in a group. Charges increase slightly for groups of 3 and 2.
    • For group lessons: online payments are preferred. Payments to be made in advance at the beginning of each half-term, plus a fee of £5 to cover materials for each half-term.

    The 11+ Group

    • The 11+ Group lessons are �20 per 90-minute lesson.
    • For The 11+ Group lessons: online payments are preferred. Payments to be made in advance at the beginning of each half-term, plus a one-off fee of �20 to cover a comprehensive binder of materials which the programme is based upon. Various 11+ books are also needed along the way which parents will be informed about at the beginning of the programme and as they are needed throughout the year. Approximately these 11+ materials come to a total of �50, spread throughout the year.

  • One-to-one

    • Cancelling a lesson: We reserve the right to charge half the lesson fee if notice is given within 24 hrs of the lesson being cancelled or the full fee if there is no notice given at all. However, in most cases we understand life can be unpredictable and we much prefer instead to re-schedule, where possible.
    • Ceasing tuition: we simply request a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice. If you are unsure as to whether it is the right thing to do to start with, you can always book a few sessions as a trial.

    Groups

    • Understandably a student may need to miss a lesson on occasion. Each student is granted one lesson to miss per half-term, which means that that missed lesson fee will roll over to the next half-term.
    • Yes. If a parent/student is uncertain about tutoring or whether they will like the tutor, a (paid) one-off trial can be arranged or an informal meeting. There is no obligation to continue.

How do I Start?

    • Contact us  to ask any further questions or to arrange lessons. You can also call 07727106363. Please leave a message or send a text if there is no answer. You can also email viviennelowetutor@live.co.uk .

    Procedure

    • You will be asked to supply contact details and details of your requirements.
    • Once a tutor is found for you, you can either:
            book and start immediately/at a set date
            arrange an informal meeting
            arrange a (paid) trial lesson
    • A confirmation of your booking/meeting/trial and tutor details will then be emailed to you.
    • The tutor will then contact you to discuss further details and arrange the first lesson.
    • Primary and GCSE groups: places are finalized at the beginning of each half-term. If there are spaces available, a student may be permitted to join mid-term, but it is recommended that a place be booked prior to the half-term’s start as this more consistent for the group and more beneficial for the group’s progress.
    • The 11+ Group: places are aimed to be finalized at the beginning of the summer holidays. However, we are used to the last-minute bookings so please feel free to contact us in the summer and we will do our best to find a place for you.

11+ Tuition: The 11+ Group

Preparation in Maths & English  • Practice Papers • Exam Tips

The 11+ Group Lessons

Our Testimonials

“Hi Vivienne, I was going to message you later to firstly say a huge thank you for all your hard work and encouragement, especially through Covid! Molly really enjoyed your lessons. And of course to let you know that all the effort did pay off and Molly did super well. We are so proud of her.” Lucy, mum of daughter Molly in year 6
“Hi Viv, a great big thank you to you form Ellie. She has been given the place of her 1st choice of Devonport High School for Girls.” Jane, mum of daughter Ellie, year 6, 2022
“Hi Vivienne, thanks again for your excellent support over the last year. She’s over the moon and obviously we’re really proud of her. Thank you so much for the amazing job you did as her tutor.” Bruce, father of Delilah, year 6, 2022
“Dear Vivienne, Just a note thanking you for all your help this past year! Not only to Dylan but to us as parents. We’ve all learned a lot and the homework practice in preparation for secondary school has been invaluable. Thank you!” Rebecca, mum of Dylan, year 5.
“Thank you for teaching me for the 11+. It’s been really lovely to learn with the group.” Carys, year 5.
Excellent support and preparation for 11+ tests. Very good at tailoring learning for individual student needs. Great support for parents in understanding the tutoring work and the process. Highly recommended. Alan Hughes, Dad of daughter in year 5.
“Hi Vivienne, I was going to message you later to firstly say a huge thank you for all your hard work and encouragement, especially through Covid! Molly really enjoyed your lessons. And of course to let you know that all the effort did pay off and Molly did super well. We are so proud of her.” Lucy, mum of daughter Molly in year 6
“Hi Viv, a great big thank you to you form Ellie. She has been given the place of her 1st choice of Devonport High School for Girls.” Jane, mum of daughter Ellie, year 6, 2022
“Hi Vivienne, thanks again for your excellent support over the last year. She’s over the moon and obviously we’re really proud of her. Thank you so much for the amazing job you did as her tutor.” Bruce, father of Delilah, year 6, 2022
“Dear Vivienne, Just a note thanking you for all your help this past year! Not only to Dylan but to us as parents. We’ve all learned a lot and the homework practice in preparation for secondary school has been invaluable. Thank you!” Rebecca, mum of Dylan, year 5.
“Thank you for teaching me for the 11+. It’s been really lovely to learn with the group.” Carys, year 5.

The 11+ Group

  • The 11+ Group consists of 4-5 students who are taken through an educational programme, spanning out across a year. It starts in the October of Year 5.
  • It is specifically designed to prepare students for the 11+ (maths and English) and is consistently aligned with 11+ style questions.
  • Towards the end of the programme, sessions incorporate refreshing of content covered, vital practice papers and exam tips.
  • Although intended for the 11+ exam, it will likely boost students in competence and confidence with Year 5 and Year 6 work and lay a sound foundation for Year 7 and beyond.
  • Sessions either take place at 69 Hermitage Rd, PL3 4RZ (Vivienne Lowe) or 23 Wilderness Rd, PL3 4RN (Clare Taylor). They are both family homes and each have spacious, designated tutoring rooms.
  • The programme is comprised of weekly 90-minute sessions for the most part of the year.
  • Lessons continue through the holidays with a slightly different structure to allow some time off – please see The 11+ Group Schedule for details.
  • Understandably, a student for various reasons, may not be able to attend all sessions. To catch up, they may attend another group session, be set extra work at home or they have the option to pay for a 1-to-1 lesson if they wish to.
  • Each week the students will be taken through a topic, given a chance to practice and ask questions, and then be assigned homework to further practice. They will also be assigned reading: building vocabulary is vital for the 11+, and life.
  • For any 11+ undertaking, the first criteria to ensure would be that your child wants to take on the 11+ and is prepared for the challenge and commitment involved.
  • Once that has been established, the question would be whether a group is suitable: The 11+ group is a fairly fast-paced group and is therefore well suited to the fairly able/above-average student. If you are unsure of your child’s ability, their school teacher should be able to give you a clearer indication.
  • Should a student wish to have regular additional 1-to-1 help, then they are entitled to 20% off individual lessons.
  • The 11+ is always a team activity of the student, tutor and parent. Parents need to be prepared to assist their child at home. Individual guidance will be given to parents of how best to help, and appointments can always be made outside of the group time to discuss progress.

Notepads, worksheets, practice papers and pencils will all be provided.

There is a one-off fee of £20 to cover a comprehensive binder of materials which the programme is based upon. Various 11+ books are also needed along the way which parents will be informed about at the beginning of the programme and as they are needed throughout the year. Approximately these 11+ materials come to a total of £50, spread throughout the year.

  • There is a set amount of homework that will be given but if students/parents wish for more, there will always be a higher-load option available.
  • Homework for each session would be estimated at 1-2 hours a week. This would increase towards the end of the school year and more so over the summer holidays.
  • The 11+ Group lessons are £20 per 90-minute lesson.
  • Online payments are preferred. Payments to be made in advance at the beginning of each half-term,
  • Fill out the Contact us form to ask any further questions or to book a place in The 11+ Group.
  • You can also call 07727106363. Please leave a message or send a text if there is no answer.
  • You can also email viviennelowetutor@live.co.uk.
  • Places are aimed to be finalized at the beginning of the summer holidays. However, we are used to the last-minute bookings so please feel free to contact us in the summer and we will do our best to find a place for you.
  • Occasionally later group are formed, depending on demand.
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