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FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our workshops.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our workshops.
What types of workshops does Yellowbird offer?
Yellowbird offers a range of workshops for children aged 6 to 11. Creative Writing Workshops for fun and exam prep. Exam Prep Workshops for 7+, 8+, 10+ and 11+ exams in English and Reasoning. Handwriting workshops for those who need to join their writing and improve their pencil grip.
How do I register for a workshop?
Select the workshop/mock/course you want to book. Choose your venue, date and age group. Fill out the information for your child. Follow the checkout steps. All Done! Your child is now booked!
What should I bring to a workshop?
Children will need to bring a pencil case, water/snack and lunch (morning workshops only).
Is lunch provided during workshops?
Children are required to bring a packed lunch from home to any of our morning holiday workshops. Lunch is not provided by Yellowbird.
Are there any prerequisites for attending a workshop?
We do not ask for anything beforehand. We ask that children attending our Exam Prep based workshops are fluent in English reading and writing and are of a good level for their current year group.
How long are the workshops?
Our workshops vary from 3-5 days depending on venue availability and bank holidays. We try wherever possible to run for 5 days, however, some of our dates are 3 and 4 day weeks. Our Sunday Exam Prep course runs in terms and variers from 5-11 weeks depending on the term.
Who teaches the workshops?
We use qualified teachers, tutors and consultants for all of our services.
Will I receive a certificate of completion for attending a workshop?
All children participating in our holiday workshops will go home at the end of the week with a certificate and marked booklets. These booklets will contain lots of feedback and parents can have quick chat with teachers on the last day if they’d like.
Can I bring a friend or family member to a workshop with me?
Only children that are booked onto our workshops and courses can attend.
Is there parking available at the workshop location?
Our venues offer street parking and costs depend on the day of the week. Information on parking is sent out in our Information emails a week before the workshop date.
What is the dress code for workshops?
Yellowbird focuses on making learning fun and comfortable for all. Children can attend in anything they feel comfortable in.
How many people typically attend a workshop?
Our workshop numbers vary depending on class and demand. We have maximum limits for each workshop type and these numbers can be found in the ‘additional information’ section on the relevant booking pages.
What is the cancellation policy for workshops?
Should you need to cancel a booking, you must cancel by email (hello@yellowbirdeducation.co.uk) and you will have the following options:
- 14 days or more before the start of the course/workshop/exam, you will be offered a credit for a future course/workshop/exam valid for 12 months OR a full refund less an admin fee (the lesser of 10% of the order or £50).
- Less than 14 days before the start of the course/workshop/exam, refunds or credits can not be given unless the workshop is full and we can fill the place with the waiting list.
- No shows are not eligible for a credit or refund.
Can I get a refund if I am unable to attend a workshop?
14 days or more before the start of the course/workshop/exam, you will be offered a credit for a future course/workshop/exam valid for 12 months OR a full refund less an admin fee (the lesser of 10% of the order or £50).
Are there any prerequisites or requirements for attending a workshop?
Anyone can join our Creative Writing workshops, we design our booklets with the idea that there is something for everybody. Some workshops do require a certain level of ability to be able to join. We ask that children attending our Exam Prep based workshops are fluent in English reading and writing and are of a good level for their current year group.
Will materials be provided for the workshop?
Booklets are provided by Yellowbird for all of our workshops. Handwriting students will need to purchase MagicLink booklets for the Intensive Handwriting workshop, if they do not already have a set. Children will need to attend our workshops with a pencil case, water bottle and lunch/snacks (if attending a morning workshop).
Holiday Workshops FAQs
Are there any discounts available for multiple workshop registrations?
Our workshops include VAT and no discounts are given unless there is a promotion taking place.
How many people typically attend a workshop?
Our workshop numbers vary depending on class and demand. We have maximum limits for each workshop type and these numbers can be found in the ‘additional information’ section on the relevant booking pages.
What is the cancellation policy for workshops?
Should you need to cancel a booking, you must cancel by email (hello@yellowbirdeducation.co.uk) and you will have the following options:
- 14 days or more before the start of the course/workshop/exam, you will be offered a credit for a future course/workshop/exam valid for 12 months OR a full refund less an admin fee (the lesser of 10% of the order or £50).
- Less than 14 days before the start of the course/workshop/exam, refunds or credits can not be given unless the workshop is full and we can fill the place with the waiting list.
- No shows are not eligible for a credit or refund.
Can I get a refund if I am unable to attend a workshop?
14 days or more before the start of the course/workshop/exam, you will be offered a credit for a future course/workshop/exam valid for 12 months OR a full refund less an admin fee (the lesser of 10% of the order or £50).
Are there any prerequisites or requirements for attending a workshop?
Anyone can join our Creative Writing workshops, we design our booklets with the idea that there is something for everybody. Some workshops do require a certain level of ability to be able to join. We ask that children attending our Exam Prep based workshops are fluent in English reading and writing and are of a good level for their current year group.
Will materials be provided for the workshop?
Booklets are provided by Yellowbird for all of our workshops. Handwriting students will need to purchase MagicLink booklets for the Intensive Handwriting workshop, if they do not already have a set. Children will need to attend our workshops with a pencil case, water bottle and lunch/snacks (if attending a morning workshop).
How do I receive feedback?
Your child’s teacher is available at pick up and you may speak to them then. You will receive your child’s booklet at the end of the workshop with detailed comments and marking in the booklet.
If my child is going to an afternoon workshop do I need to collect them and bring them back at a later time?
No, we will keep hold of them and give them a break and send them on to their next workshop.
Can I do a creative writing each week of the holiday?
Yes, creative writing workshops are different every week.
Can I repeat a Reasoning workshop in the same holiday?
Reasoning changes content throughout the year, it is repeated in the same month, ie October half term is repeated each session, creative writing workshops are different every week.
Can I repeat an English Exam Prep in the same holiday?
English Exam Prep changes content throughout the year, it is repeated in the same month, ie October half term is repeated each week.
Mock Exams FAQs
Are your mock exams targeted towards particular schools?
Our mock exams are targeted towards London and boarding independent school exams and assessments. They cover a range of schools.
How many mock exams should my child do through the year?
We design these Mock Exams to give a snapshot of where your child is currently at in comparison to the rest of the cohort, with a mixture of written and multiple choice questions.We recommend that you do two or three mocks throughout the year, this way you can track your child’s progress and understand where further preparation is needed.
Does my child need to prepare for the mock exams?
No they do not need to prepare, but most children will have been working on content at school or with tutors. We try to give the children a good experience to allay their fears of what is to come.
How does the marking process work?
Our expert teachers mark the papers and written feedback is given on the papers, you will receive the papers by post with the feedback. A table of the results for the cohort that sat the papers is also given so that you can see exactly how your child is doing.
When will I receive mock exam results?
We try our best to get them back to you within 7 days, depending on the post!
What should my child bring to the mock exam?
A clear pencil case with three sharp pencils, a small ruler, three pens (age appropriate), a water bottle that can not spill and a healthy snack.
Do the mock exams mimic the real thing?
The mocks mimic a range of school exams as close as possible.
Do you offer extra time to children that need it?
We can not accommodate each child’s extra time, but we adjust the exam marks to reflect the extra time given.
Sunday Exam Prep FAQs
Should my child do all Sunday exam prep terms throughout the year?
This is up to you, but those children who do start early make steady progress and we get to know them well, we support them through the process as best we can.
What is your success rate?
We don’t turn children away who are not ready for the exams, we give everyone a chance to have a go, but we do advise that they may not be at the level needed to pass the exams. Therefore, a success rate is difficult to define. We are usually correct in knowing which children will gain a place and where, depending on how they do on the day.
Do I have to pay for the whole term?
No, they do not need to prepare, but most children will have been working on content at school or with tutors. We try to give the children a good experience to allay their fears of what is to come.
Can I do a trial session?
Sorry, we always fill up the space we have, we therefore cannot offer trial sessions.
Why is Putney cheaper than Fulham?
The pricing is fixed due to the rental prices set out by the respective sites. The content, teaching quality and group sizes are identical at each site, and we sadly have no control over the prices set by each location.
How do parents receive feedback?
Parents receive written feedback in the booklets each week. The pupils are told their strengths and areas for development in each subject each week. If necessary, parents are able to have a brief discussion with the teachers at collection. Each term there are scheduled catch up calls (usually following mock exams) where parents get a 10-minute call with the teachers to discuss progress and targets. From January 2025, we will be introducing a QR code-based feedback system where parents can scan a code in their pupils’ booklets to receive weekly verbal feedback from the teachers.
Are classes differentiated?
All pupils will receive the same content in their booklets, but teachers will adapt their delivery based on the needs of the class and the individuals. Where possible, we aim to group the children based on their ability and/or target schools, but this cannot always be guaranteed.
Who will be teaching my child?
All of the Yellowbird teachers are either practicing teachers, ex-teachers or professional tutors. They are all DBS checked, will all have received relevant, up to date safeguarding training and have experience of working with a range of different ages and abilities.
Do the children get a break?
There is a 15–20-minute break in the middle of the three hour session where children are able to get some fresh air, have a snack and play with a variety of equipment in the playgrounds.
Interview Prep FAQs
What is the difference between group sessions and one to one sessions?
Group interview prep is conducted across three days for two hours each day in groups of 6. These are brilliant for sharing ideas and learning from other children. The children have a booklet that they work through, which goes home on the last day with teacher feedback. One to one private interviews are completed over 50 minutes with the teacher and child. Verbal feedback is given to parents for 10 minutes after the session.
What do I need to bring to group interview skills?
Just a healthy snack and a drink.
How do I receive feedback?
Your child’s teacher is available at pick up and you may speak to them then. You will receive your child’s booklet at the end of the workshop with detailed comments and feedback in the booklet.