7+ Preparation
Maths, English comprehension, creative writing, dictation and reasoning for Year 1 and Year 2 children preparing for entry to Westminster Under, St Paul’s Juniors, King’s College Junior School Wimbledon and similar London independent schools.
£120/session
- *billed only when attended
- *no upfront term fee
- *payment methods + 1.8% card fee
- *sibling discount
📍 Location: Our Lady of Victories School, SW7 5AQ
📅 Term Time: Sundays: 10:00-12:30 or 13:00-15:30 (Same Content In Each Session)
🕙 School Holidays (Mon-Fri): 10:00am-1:00pm
📋 Holiday Sundays: Mock exams and assessments
👥 Group Size: 4-8 children
Location and Schedule
Venue
Our Lady of Victories School, Fulham Road, London, SW7 5AQ
**Holiday courses are occasionally held at Kent House, Knightsbridge. The confirmed venue is included in joining instructions sent before each term or course begins.
Schedule
Sunday Afternoon | 10 – 12:30
Sunday Afternoon | 13:00 – 15:30
Term
2nd February 2025 – 30th March 2025
Curriculum Details
Maths & Mental Maths
- Place value confidence and number fluency
- Addition/subtraction strategies (speed + accuracy)
- Early multiplication foundations and grouping
- Time, money, measures and simple graphs
- Multi-step word problems and reasoning language
- Mental maths drills: speed, recall, calm under time
English (Comprehension + Writing + Dictation)
- Retrieval and inference (how to “prove” an answer
- Vocabulary: synonyms/antonyms, nuance, word choice
- Full-sentence answers with precise punctuation
- Creative writing structure: opening → build → problem → resolution
- Description skills: senses, verbs, similes, personification
- Dictation: spelling patterns, punctuation, listening accuracy
Reasoning
- Core VR patterns: odd one out, sequences, codes, synonyms, instructions
- Core NVR patterns: rotations, symmetry, pattern completion
- Speed strategies: checklists, elimination, avoiding careless errors
Additional Resources
Weekly short homework set (targeted, not massive)
Mini timed checkpoints (to build exam comfort)
Teaching Methodology – How sessions are run
Sessions combine timed written practice with direct technique work. Children are taught how to approach each question type — not just the correct answer, but how to show their reasoning and manage time across a paper. Errors are corrected directly. The group size means individual misconceptions are caught and addressed quickly.
How to join
- Use the enquiry form on this page or message us directly.
- We will have a short conversation to confirm the right course and session time for your child.
- Once a place is confirmed, we will send details for your first session. Sessions are billed only when attended – there is no upfront term fee. Payment by bank transfer, cash or card.
- Joining instructions and venue details are sent before the first session.
Exam Details
What 7+ entrance examinations involve
Most 7+ assessments include Maths, English comprehension, creative writing and, at some schools, a short reasoning component. Papers are timed and marked on both accuracy and presentation. Requirements vary by school, and preparation that does not reflect those differences is less effective than preparation that does.
What strong 7+ candidates demonstrate
Schools at this level are looking for children who are accurate with number, answer comprehension questions precisely, write clearly in sentences, and approach unfamiliar problems willingly. Composure under timed conditions matters as much as knowledge.