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Olatade Fadeyi

★ 5.0

Mathematics and Science Specialist

United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor
11+ (general)BiologyChemistryCreative Writing+6 more
  • Currently working towards her Masters in Biochemistry.
  • Holds over 2 years' of tutoring and teaching experience.
  • Holds an A for Psychology at A-Level.
  • Holds 2 A*s, and 5 As at iGCSE level.
  • Olatade has experience working with SEN students.

Olatade is a gcse maths tutor and maths and science tutor for 11+ to A-Level, teaching GCSE/iGCSE Maths plus Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and A-Level Psychology. She has 2+ years’ experience, including SEN support, with session reports and optional homework.

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Ismail Ayoub

Mathematics and English Specialist

London, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries
Creative WritingEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathematics+4 more
  • Holds over three and a half years' of tutoring experience.
  • Ismail has experience working with students with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities.
  • Holds a D*, D, D (Distinctions) in L3 BTEC Engineering.
  • Holds a Distinction in Further Mathematics.
  • Holds an A for Mathematics at GCSE level.

Ismail Ayoub is a GCSE maths tutor and English tutor with 5+ years’ experience teaching from primary to GCSE, including SEND support. He provides online tutoring and in-person lessons, with session reports and free homework.

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Ashvika Kumarathas

English, Science, and Humanities Specialist

Bromley, London, United Kingdom

£45.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries
Admissions TestBiologyChemistryCreative Writing+6 more
  • Over four years of experience tutoring primary and secondary school students.
  • Currently studying for her MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) at St George's, University of London.
  • Holds A, A, B for Biology, Psychology, and Chemistry at A-Level.
  • Holds eight Grade 9s and two Grade 8s at GCSE level.
  • Supports students preparing for university applications, including UCAT preparation and medical school interview practice.
  • Has experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including working with students with ADHD.
  • Volunteered for one year at a special educational needs school gaining valuable experience working with children who require additional support.

Ashvika Kumarathas is an English tutor and biology tutor with over four years’ experience, an MBBS student at St George’s, University of London, offering GCSE/A-Level support plus UCAT and medical school interview coaching, including SEN/ADHD experience.

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Wenyu Boris Xie

Mathematics, Physics, and Geography Specialist

London

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries
11+ (general)BiologyChemistryCreative Writing+8 more
  • Wenyu holds over 3 years' of teaching experience.
  • Currently studying for his Bachelors of Engineering in Civil Engineering at the University of Bristol.
  • Holds A*, A for Physics and Mathematics at A-Level.
  • Holds 5 A*s for Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Geography at GCSE-level.
  • Holds an ARSM Diploma in Violin Peformance and ABRSM Grade 8 in Piano Peformance.

Maths and physics tutor for KS2–A Level, plus GCSE Geography and 11+/13+. Civil Engineering MEng student at the University of Bristol with 3+ years’ teaching experience, offering tailored lessons with session reports and optional homework.

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Check the exact 11+ assessment first

Creative writing is assessed in some 11+ admissions processes, included at a later stage in others and absent from many assessments. The right starting point is therefore the named school or consortium, the stage of assessment and the entry year—not a supposed national syllabus.

Latimer lets families compare current Creative Writing and 11+ profiles or ask the matching team for suitable options. Tuition can be useful for diagnosis, practice, feedback, confidence and accountability, but it is not an official prerequisite for sitting an assessment or securing a place.

  • Start with the target school, consortium or provider and the correct entry year.
  • Compare tutors who genuinely list Creative Writing at 11+ level.
  • Use one-to-one support for the learner’s actual priorities rather than a generic course sequence.
  • Redirect preparation honestly when the named assessment does not require extended writing.
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How to compare and contact tutors

Browse the filtered profiles yourself or ask Latimer to narrow the choice. The current matching service says the team can suggest up to three DBS-checked tutors using subject, level, schedule, budget and current capacity, with no obligation to book. That matching shortlist is separate from the six cards shown on this page.

Latimer also currently offers a free introductory meeting before paid lessons. No fixed duration is stated here because current Latimer pages use different time ranges.

  1. Browse current profiles

    Compare subject and level coverage, teaching background, current rate and availability on the live cards.

  2. Request matching when useful

    Share the subject, 11+ level, target school or assessment, schedule and budget so the team can narrow the options.

  3. Discuss the learner and assessment

    Ask about knowledge of the target assessment, feedback style, writing mode, confidence and any relevant SEND considerations.

  4. Meet before paid lessons

    Use the free introductory meeting to test communication and fit without assuming a fixed meeting length.

  5. Agree the plan

    Set priorities, between-lesson practice and timing directly with the tutor; the current model is pay as you go.

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Tutor rates, experience and fit

Tutors set their own rates, so compare the current profile price alongside knowledge of the target assessment, feedback skill, teaching background and availability. Latimer’s current How It Works page gives broad platform guidance—not an 11 Plus Creative Writing average—and describes pay-as-you-go invoicing after lessons, without a starting package or long-term tie-in.

Latimer Tuition currently states: “The price we present is the price you pay.” Confirm cancellation and rescheduling arrangements before booking because this page does not state one universal rule.

Current tutor profile
Use the live rate, availability and profile evidence shown for that tutor rather than a hard-coded subject average.
Students, graduates, teaching assistants and full-time tutors
Current general Latimer guidance is £20–£30 per hour. This is a platform-wide band, not a Creative Writing rate.
Current or retired teachers, examiners and lecturers
Current general Latimer guidance is £25–£50 per hour. A job title still needs to be weighed against the assessment and learner’s needs.
Best-fit decision
Compare knowledge of the target assessment, feedback quality, relevant SEND experience, timetable and budget—not price or formal status alone.

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Online tuition, handwriting and near-me searches

Latimer is online-first, so families can compare tutors nationally rather than relying only on local availability. An online lesson can still rehearse a handwritten assessment: the tutor can discuss the task, the learner writes by hand, then shares the response for detailed feedback. Where typing is an approved access arrangement, practice should use that mode.

Online one-to-one tuition
Supports national tutor choice, live feedback and handwritten or typed practice matched to the named assessment. The exact lesson tools and homework process depend on the tutor.
In-person tuition
May be possible where a current tutor and family are geographically compatible, but Latimer cannot promise coverage in every town or postcode.

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Credentials, DBS and tutor fit

Relevant experience is more useful than a job title on its own. Ask whether the tutor understands the target assessment, genuinely teaches Creative Writing at 11+ level, and can diagnose ideas, organisation, vocabulary and accuracy.

A qualified teacher may bring formal teaching and curriculum experience, but it need not be a mandatory filter. SEND experience should be checked on the individual profile. Latimer’s current FAQ says tutors must hold an Enhanced DBS check with the Children’s Barred List; a DBS check is one part of vetting, not a guarantee of teaching quality or safety.

Knowledge of the target assessment
Can the tutor identify the correct school, consortium or provider and use current official material?
Creative Writing feedback
Can the tutor explain what to improve in ideas, organisation, vocabulary, accuracy and editing?
Qualified teacher status
May add formal teaching and curriculum experience, but is not automatically the best fit for every child.
SEND experience
Must be checked on the current individual profile and discussed in relation to the learner’s needs.
DBS information
Use the current Latimer wording as a trust signal without treating a check as a complete guarantee.

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Does the target 11+ assessment include Creative Writing?

Selected official examples for 2027 entry show why preparation must be specific to the named assessment. Creative Comprehension is not the same as composing a story. The London 11+ Consortium states: “There is no extended writing required.” By contrast, City of London School publishes a separate 30-minute short-story task.

The standard ISEB Pre-Tests do not include Creative Writing. ISEB separately announced Creative Writing for Admissions in May 2026, but public information available at the review date does not yet support one universal format, duration or list of schools using it.

City of London School — 2027 entry
Separate 30-minute short-story task, normally handwritten unless typing is agreed. Published criteria: Creativity, Vocabulary and Accuracy. Registration closes 2 November 2026; main assessment 27 November 2026.
Kingston Grammar School — 2027 entry
Creative writing sits within a 50-minute English paper that also includes comprehension. Registration closes 5 October 2026; examination in November 2026; interviews in January 2027. The writing portion itself is not stated as 50 minutes.
Belmont, Mill Hill — 2027 entry
Creative Writing appears at Stage 2 with a group interview and problem solving. Applications close 6 November 2026; Stage 2 is 4 January 2027.
London 11+ Consortium — 2027 entry
The common assessment includes Creative Comprehension but no extended writing. Applications close 6 November 2026; test dates are 27 November, 1 December or 3 December 2026.
Warwickshire / West Midlands Grammar Schools — 2027 entry
Multiple-choice English, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics; no Creative Writing task. Tests are 12–13 September 2026; results are due 16 October 2026.
CSSE — 2027 entry
CSSE publishes an official English Continuous Writing sample mark scheme. The examination is on 19 September 2026. Exact bands should be taken only from the current official document.
Standard ISEB Pre-Tests — 2026–27
Four adaptive multiple-choice tests—English, maths, non-verbal reasoning and verbal reasoning—with no standard Creative Writing paper. The testing window begins 1 September 2026 and runs into May 2027.
SEAG, Northern Ireland — 2027 entry
Two 60-minute objective papers covering English or Gaeilge and maths, with no published Creative Writing component. Registration closes 18 September 2026; papers are on 14 and 21 November 2026.

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Skills a Creative Writing tutor can develop

When an assessment genuinely includes composition, tuition can combine its published criteria with broader Year 5–6 writing foundations. City of London School names Creativity, Vocabulary and Accuracy. England’s Years 5–6 English curriculum covers planning, language choices, character and setting, dialogue, cohesion, editing and proofreading. The curriculum is a broad baseline, not an 11+ mark scheme.

Understanding the task and choosing an idea
Interpret the instruction accurately and choose a manageable idea rather than forcing a memorised plot.
Planning
Set out the central character, setting, main event and ending before drafting.
Structure and paragraphing
Build a clear progression and avoid an overlong opening followed by a rushed ending.
Character and setting
Use convincing actions, reactions and selective sensory detail.
Dialogue
Use it where it reveals character or advances action, with accurate punctuation.
Vocabulary for effect
Choose precise, natural words instead of implausibly elaborate synonyms.
Technical accuracy
Improve spelling, punctuation, sentence control, tense and agreement.
Editing and proofreading
Reserve time to reread for meaning and correct errors.
Timing and writing mode
Practise within the named assessment’s time limit and normal handwriting or approved typing mode.

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Common mistakes in 11+ writing preparation

Good preparation corrects the right problem. A writing weakness may be structure or punctuation; an assessment mismatch is practising extended writing for a test that does not require it. Each issue below should lead to a practical correction rather than fear or a one-size-fits-all formula.

  • Preparing a story for an assessment with no extended writing—redirect time towards the components actually assessed.
  • Confusing Creative Comprehension with Creative Writing—separate analysis and problem solving from composition.
  • Forcing memorised plots, phrases or imagery into the task—teach responsive choices instead.
  • Using generic “examiners want” advice—apply the named assessment’s current criteria where available.
  • Spending too long on the opening—plan the whole piece and protect time for an ending and editing.
  • Practising in the wrong time limit or writing mode—match the actual handwritten or approved typed conditions.

What the first lesson and first month can look like

A useful first lesson should establish the exact admissions assessment before teaching techniques. The sequence below is an example, not a fixed programme or an outcome promise. It follows an assessment-first cycle of diagnosis, focused teaching, application and review.

  1. Confirm the assessment

    Identify the school or consortium, entry year, test stage, official material and whether extended writing is assessed.

  2. Establish a baseline

    Use a largely unaided task matched to the named assessment to observe ideas, organisation, vocabulary, accuracy, speed and editing habits.

  3. Teach the highest-value gap

    Focus on one or two priorities such as structure, punctuation, character development or endings.

  4. Apply the feedback

    Use focused practice and a second attempt so the learner implements feedback rather than only hearing it.

  5. Repeat and adjust

    Complete another timed task and compare a small set of observable dimensions with the baseline.

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Official materials first, general writing tasks second

Begin with the named assessment’s own familiarisation, sample task or marking material where it exists. Use general story or descriptive tasks only to practise an identified skill; do not present them as replicas of a named test without evidence. Model writing is most useful when a learner analyses choices and then writes independently, not when memorising passages to transplant.

Homework, lesson reports and written-practice arrangements vary by tutor. Agree how work will be set, reviewed and revisited before lessons begin. A confident child may need only official familiarisation and self-study; one-to-one support adds most value where priorities are difficult to diagnose or individual feedback is needed.

  • Start with official familiarisation, sample tasks or assessment-specific marking material.
  • Use short exercises to target one diagnosed weakness.
  • Apply the skill in a complete piece, then revise it using specific feedback.
  • Add timed practice in the correct writing mode when the assessment requires it.

Support that fits the learner, not just the test

One-to-one support should adapt both to the assessment and the learner. It can reduce overload by working on one clear priority at a time, extend a strong writer through precision and editing, or add accountability through manageable practice. Tuition should not be presented as compulsory where a child is already confident and official familiarisation is enough.

  • Anxious or reluctant writer

    Use low-stakes baseline work, one clear priority at a time and shorter feedback loops.

  • High-achieving writer

    Develop precision, control, originality and editing rather than formulaic decorative language.

  • Needs motivation or accountability

    Set manageable goals and review how feedback was applied between lessons.

  • Uses an agreed adjustment

    Practise in the approved normal way of working, such as typing or planned breaks, once the assessment organisation has granted it.

  • Parent wants oversight

    Agree goals, practice and communication directly with the tutor without assuming a universal report schedule.

  • Already confident and assessment-ready

    Official familiarisation and self-study may be sufficient; tuition is optional targeted support.

Access arrangements: what a tutor can and cannot do

Access-arrangement rules, evidence and deadlines differ between assessments. The school, consortium or assessment provider decides and grants an adjustment; a tutor cannot authorise or promise one. Once an arrangement is agreed, a tutor can help the learner practise in that normal way of working, such as approved typing, extra time or planned breaks.

Current examples differ: some assessment organisations ask families to declare needs during registration, while others require specialist and school evidence. Any date must stay attached to the named organisation and entry year.

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One-to-one tutor, course or self-study?

One-to-one tutoring is not automatically better for every child. The right format depends on the exact assessment, the learner’s current writing and the amount of individual feedback needed.

One-to-one tutor
May fit a specific school or test, uneven skill profile, confidence need, SEND consideration or flexible schedule. Quality depends on assessment knowledge, feedback and current tutor fit.
Small-group course or workshop
May fit a family wanting a fixed sequence and peer setting. It offers less individual time and may not match the exact assessment.
Recorded course with marking
May suit asynchronous study and submitted feedback. There is less live adaptation during teaching.
Self-study with official materials
May be enough for a confident child who mainly needs familiarisation. The family must diagnose errors and priorities without individual feedback.

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Writing skills that carry into secondary school

The immediate aim may be an admissions task, but the underlying habits also support the transition to secondary school: organising ideas, selecting language with purpose, controlling paragraphs and improving a first draft. These benefits are useful in their own right and do not depend on an admissions result.

  • Organising ideas before writing.
  • Choosing words for meaning and effect.
  • Reviewing and improving a first draft.
  • Communicating clearly and accurately.

Targeted support without pressure or guarantees

A tutor can support understanding, confidence, feedback, preparation habits and independence. No tutor can guarantee a score, interview, offer or school place, and admissions decisions may also use other tests, interviews and school reports or references.

Effective support should help a learner respond independently to the task, not provide memorised scripts or inappropriate assistance. Several official providers state that special or intensive tuition is not required, so the case for tutoring should rest on a child’s actual need for targeted help.

Questions to ask before you enquire

Use the conversation before booking to test knowledge of the target assessment, feedback quality and practical fit—not just the headline qualification.

  • Which school, consortium or provider are we preparing for, and which current official material will you use?
  • Can you begin with a largely unaided piece and identify the two or three highest-value priorities?
  • How will your feedback distinguish ideas, organisation, vocabulary and technical accuracy?
  • Will practice match the real time pressure and handwriting or approved typing mode?
  • How will work between lessons be set and reviewed?
  • What relevant experience do you have with this child’s confidence or SEND needs?
  • Does your current timetable and rate fit the family’s plan?
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Current 2027-entry information

Named admissions examples on this page are labelled for 2027 entry. The page was last reviewed on 11 August 2026. Dates, formats and provider products move between cycles, so annual review is essential; ISEB’s separate Creative Writing for Admissions offering is especially time-sensitive.

Tutor subject tags, rates, qualifications, ratings and availability also change. Treat the current profile cards as the up-to-date record rather than relying on names or figures in evergreen text.

Compare tutors or ask Latimer to help

Compare current profiles, then ask the tutor about the exact school or admissions assessment before booking. Families who prefer support can ask Latimer to suggest suitable tutors using the child’s subject, level, schedule and budget.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

Does every 11+ test include Creative Writing?

No. Some named assessments use a dedicated writing task, some include writing within English or at a later stage, and others require no extended writing. City of London School, the London 11+ Consortium, Warwickshire, the standard ISEB Pre-Tests and SEAG show these different patterns. Any format should be attached to the correct school or provider and entry year.

Is Creative Comprehension the same as Creative Writing?

No. The London 11+ Consortium uses Creative Comprehension without extended writing, while City of London School lists Creative Comprehension separately from a short-story task. Preparation should match the component used by the target school or assessment.

Is there one 11+ Creative Writing mark scheme?

No universal mark scheme is supported. City of London School publishes Creativity, Vocabulary and Accuracy for its own task, while CSSE publishes a separate Continuous Writing sample mark scheme. Use the named assessment’s current criteria rather than treating one school’s scheme as national.

How long is an 11+ Creative Writing task?

There is no single duration. City of London School currently publishes a 30-minute task; Kingston Grammar gives 50 minutes for a combined English paper containing comprehension and creative writing; Belmont’s published admissions dates confirm a Creative Writing stage without stating a duration there.

Should my child memorise impressive phrases?

Avoid a bank of language that is forced into every response. City of London School warns that conspicuously prepared language can be unhelpful. It is more useful to practise choosing vocabulary, detail and structure in response to the actual task.

What happens in the first lesson and between lessons?

A useful first lesson confirms the assessment, reviews current official material, captures a largely unaided baseline and agrees a small set of priorities. Homework and written-practice arrangements vary by tutor, so ask how work will be set, reviewed and revisited.

Does my child need a qualified teacher?

Not necessarily. A qualified teacher may offer valuable teaching and curriculum experience, but the better match may depend on knowledge of the target assessment, Creative Writing feedback, learner needs, timetable and budget. That is why the shortlist does not require qualified-teacher status.

How often should 11+ Creative Writing lessons take place?

There is no official universal frequency or guaranteed number of lessons. Base the schedule on the child’s baseline, the time until the correct assessment, the amount of meaningful independent practice they can manage and the family budget, then agree the pattern directly with the tutor.

Can online tutoring prepare a child for a handwritten task?

Yes. The tutor can discuss the task online while the child writes by hand, then the response can be shared for feedback. Where typing is an approved access arrangement, practice should reflect that mode instead.

Who decides 11+ access arrangements?

The relevant school, consortium or assessment provider decides and grants arrangements. A tutor can support practice using an agreed normal way of working but cannot authorise or promise an adjustment. Evidence requirements and deadlines vary by assessment.

Can a tutor guarantee an 11+ score or school place?

No. Tutoring can support preparation, understanding, confidence and feedback, but admissions decisions may also include other tests, interviews and school reports or references. No score, interview, offer or place should be guaranteed.

What if the target school does not test Creative Writing?

Preparation should move towards what that assessment actually tests rather than manufacturing a writing requirement. The London Consortium common assessment, Warwickshire and West Midlands test, standard ISEB Pre-Tests and SEAG are current examples without an extended Creative Writing task.

How do tutor rates and payment work?

Tutors set their own rates, so use the current profile cards for the live price. Latimer’s current general guidance gives broad bands by tutor background rather than an 11 Plus Creative Writing average, and the current model is pay as you go with invoicing after lessons.

How do I find an 11 Plus Creative Writing tutor near me?

Online national comparison is the dependable option: it lets you compare suitable tutors without being limited to your local area. In-person support may sometimes be possible where a current tutor and family are geographically compatible, but local coverage cannot be promised.

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