Sunday Exam Preparation

Age	Age from 1st Sept	UK year group system	UK national Curriculum	The UK plus’	US/International grade system
4 and under	Under 4	Nursery	Foundation Stage		Nursery
4 years old by 31 August	4-5 years	Reception	Foundation Stage/4+	4+ Enter new school	K1 (Pre-Kindergarten)
5 years old by 31 August	5-6 years	Year 1	Key Stage one	7+ January of Year 1, start Yellowbird	K2 (Kindergarten)
6 years old by 31 August	6-7 years	Year 2	Key Stage one/7+	7+ Exams can be between October and January of Year 2 8+ January of Year 2, start Yellowbird	Grade 1
7 years old by 31 August	7-8 years	Year 3	Key Stage two/8+	7+ enter new school 8+ Exam can be between October and January of Year 3	Grade 2
8 years old by 31 August	8-9 years	Year 4	Key Stage two	8+ enter new school 10+ January of Year 4, start Yellowbird	Grade 3
9 years old by 31 August	9-10 years	Year 5	Key Stage two	11+ January of Year 5, start Yellowbird	Grade 4
10 years old by 31 August	10-11 years	Year 6	Key Stage two	10+ enter new school 11+ and 13+ Exams can be between October and January of Year 6	Grade 5
11 years old by 31 August	11-12 years	Year 7	Key Stage three/11+	11+ enter new school	Grade 6
12 years old by 31 August	12-13	Year 8			Grade 7
13 years old by 31 August	13-14	Year 9		13+ enter new school	Grade 8

Yellowbird Education Sunday Exam Preparation

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Dates

Spring Term Sundays 2025 (Y1, Y2, Y5)
Jan 19th, 26th, Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (10 weeks) – Putney £1800, Fulham £2000

Summer Term Sundays 2025 (Y1, Y2, Y5)
Apr 27th, May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, July 6th (10 weeks) – Putney £1800, Fulham £2000

Autumn Term Sundays 2025 (Y2, Y3, Y6)
Sep 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, Oct 5th, 12th, 19th, Nov 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (12 weeks) – Putney £2160, Fulham £2400

Time

9:30am to 12:30pm

Venue

Fulham Venue: Fulham Prep School, 200 Greyhound Rd, London W14 9RG
Putney Venue: Hurlingham School, 122 Putney Bridge Rd, London SW15 2NQ

Suitable for

Spring and Summer Terms – Y1(7+), Y2(8+), Y5(11+)

Autumn Term – Y2(7+), Y3(8+), Y6(11+)

How it works

Our Sunday students are grouped by target schools where possible. We understand that this does not reflect a child’s ability, and groups may be adjusted during the term if we find that a child is excelling or falling behind.

Each week, students receive a booklet containing the day’s work, including approximately 1 hour of English, 1 hour of Maths, and 45 minutes of Reasoning. Teachers guide students through the booklets, marking the work together while providing real-time feedback to support learning.

After each lesson, students take their booklets and answer sheets home. Since the booklets contain more work than can be completed in class, students are encouraged to finish them at home, with parents marking the work using the provided answers.

Find out what’s included below.

What's included

half termly 1-2-1 meetings with your child’s teacher to gain feedback.

Spring and Summer term parents will be invited to hear to Janie Richardson (co-founder of Yellowbird) speak on independent school entry processes and answer any questions that parents may have.

Sunday exam prep children will participate in 3 mock exams over the year where their results are combined with the larger cohort of children sitting these, often there will be a cohort of 50 to 100 children in which you are able to make a comparison as to where your child falls in relation to the years cohort. These mock exams will fall in the Summer and Autumn Terms.

Extra resources and support are provided to parents about schools and the entry process.

Interview questions are given throughout the weekly sessions. Extra interview booklets and top tips are provided to parents in the Autumn Term.

10% discount off all holiday workshops (excluding 11+ Reasoning).

Key areas covered

7/8+

English Comprehension
- Mastering reading for understanding
- Analysing a text
- Using marks as a guide for how to answer exam questions
- Broadening vocabulary
English Writing
- Mastering writing a short story under timed conditions.
- Broadening word choice and range of sentence types
- Developing understanding of a range of genre
Dictation
- Practising key listening skills
- Developing the ability to write at speed
Spelling / Grammar / Punctuation
- Developing accuracy and attention to detail
- Practising patterns and learning rules
Reasoning – Verbal and Non-Verbal
- Exposing pupils to a broad range of question types
- Developing skills such as process of elimination
- Expanding vocabulary
- Mastering problem solving skills
Maths
- Ensuring all curriculum content from the relevant years are covered from Number and Geometry to Data Handling and Measurement.
- Develop problem solving and reasoning skills
- Using marks as a guide for the answer
General Skills
- Time management: ability to mange time effectively during exams
- Test-Taking Strategies: familiarity with various question types and formats.
- Resilience: handling pressure and maintaining focus
- Attention to detail: careful reading and understanding of instructions

11+

Reading Comprehension
- Text Analysis: Ability to identify main ideas, themes, and supporting details.
- Inference Skills: Drawing conclusions from implicit information.
- Critical Thinking: Evaluating the author’s purpose and perspective.
- Summarisation: Condensing texts into concise summaries.
- Understanding figurative language: recognising metaphors, similes and other devices
- Character analysis: evaluating motivations, traits and development
Writing Skills
- Creative Writing: Ability to craft engaging narratives with character development and plot structure.
- Descriptive Language: Use of vivid imagery and sensory details.
- Formal Writing: Mastery of structure and tone for essays and reports.
- Editing and Proofreading: Identifying and correcting grammatical errors and improving clarity.
Vocabulary development
- Context clues: using surrounding text to deduce word meanings
- Synonyms and antonyms: recognising and using related words
Spelling
- Phonetic awareness: understanding spelling rules and patterns
- Commonly used words: mastery of high frequency words at Year 6 level
Mathematics
- Number Skills: Proficiency in arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Understanding fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Algebra: Solving equations and inequalities. Working with expressions and variables
- Geometry: Recognising shapes and understanding properties. Calculating area, perimeter, and volume
- Problem-Solving: Applying mathematical concepts to real-life scenarios. Critical thinking in word problems
Verbal Reasoning
- Logical Thinking: Analysing arguments and deducing conclusions. Recognising patterns and relationships in words
- Code Breaking: Interpreting verbal information and answering related questions. Analysing patterns and rules to help solve problems.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Spatial Awareness: Understanding shapes, patterns, and spatial relationships
- Pattern Recognition: Identifying trends and completing sequences in visual information
General Skills
- Time Management: Efficiently managing time during the exam
- Test-Taking Strategies: Familiarity with different question formats
- Attention to Detail: Careful reading and understanding of instructions
- Resilience: Maintaining focus and composure under pressure

Important information

Small groups of 6 students

7+ and 8+ : PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE EXAM PREPARATION CLASSES, THESE ARE NOT CATCH UP CLASSES, they are challenging and fast paced classes.

Those booked for a certain term will be prioritised a place for the following term

NOTE: If a workshop is Sold Out, please join the waitlist by selecting the sold out workshop, date and venue and then entering your email when prompted.

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. Ago, but we do advise that they may not be at the level needed to pass the exams. Therefore a success rate is difficult too 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?
We employ our teachers and rent the school rooms for the term, so payment for the term does need to be made.

Can I do a trial session?
Sorry, we always fill up the space we have, we therefore can not offer trial sessions.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Once committed to a course/workshop/exam (by completion of an online booking), a contract exists between you and Yellowbird Education. You agree to the following terms:

Payment must be received in full 14 days prior to the start of the course/workshop/exam.
Should you need to cancel a booking, 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 a course/workshop/exam, we will try to fill the place and may be able to offer a credit to be used within 12 months.
No shows are not eligible for a credit or refund.
A workshop/exam booking may be transferred to another person with no additional charges.

£900.00 – £2,400.00

Suitable for 7+, 8+, 11+

3 hours

Fulham and Putney

Description
Additional information

Description

Following on from several successful years of Exam Preparation classes, we are running further 7+, 8+, and 11+ Exam Prep classes on Sundays in the Spring, Summer and Autumn terms. Our weekly Sunday classes are interactive sessions where the children learn core fundamentals required for these specific exams, as well as build confidence and a passion for learning. The lessons will follow our bespoke syllabus that our experienced teachers have developed over many years of running this course. This, along with the elements of our other workshops and mock exams, has successfully helped students gain entry into top London schools.

Additional information

Exam Group	7+, 8+, 11+
Term	Spring, Summer, Autumn
Location	Fulham, Putney

Exam Group

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Location

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