Year 3 Foundations
Confidence and Growth: The Foundation for Your Child’s Success
Why start in Year 3?
Starting tutoring in Year 3 for the 11+ exam gives children the invaluable opportunity to build a strong foundation in maths, English, and vocabulary at a manageable pace, ensuring they grasp core concepts thoroughly. This early start not only boosts their confidence and academic potential for the test but also sets them up for long-term success in school by developing essential skills that underpin all areas of learning.
Building solid foundations.
At One to One Tutoring, we understand that Year 3 is a critical stage for building the foundations of success in the 11+ exam, so our lessons are carefully designed to be engaging, manageable, and tailored to each child’s needs. Each session is broken down into small, achievable parts, ensuring children can focus on one skill at a time without feeling overwhelmed. In maths, we concentrate on key concepts such as mental calculations, mastering times tables, and developing problem-solving skills, using games and activities to make learning enjoyable. This approach not only strengthens their core mathematical abilities but also builds their confidence and fosters a love for learning.
In English, we encourage discussion around reading texts, helping children explore themes, characters, and vocabulary while practising multiple-choice and open-ended questions to develop both comprehension and analytical skills.
For those ready to progress further, we introduce Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning in a simple and fun way, using puzzles and interactive exercises to spark curiosity and gradually build automaticity without adding pressure.
By combining a structured yet flexible approach, we ensure every child enjoys their learning journey, builds confidence, and develops the skills they need for the future, both in the 11+ exam and beyond.
"Starting 11+ preparation in Year 3 lays the groundwork for lifelong confidence and success by breaking learning into manageable steps, nurturing essential skills in maths, English, and reasoning, and making the journey engaging and pressure-free. It’s not just about passing an exam; it’s about unlocking a child’s potential and fostering a love for learning that will benefit them far beyond the classroom."
— Chris Moore - Head Teacher