Designed for Year 4 pupils, our 11 Foundations Programme introduces the core skills needed for grammar school and independent school entrance exams. Children build confidence through structured lessons, personalised support and regular progress tracking.

The programme develops advanced reading, writing and reasoning skills step by step, giving children a strong foundation before moving to more intensive 11+ preparation.

Is This Programme Right for Your Child?

This programme is ideal for children who:

• Are in Year 4
• Plan to sit Grammar School or Independent School 11+ entrance exams
• Want to build strong 11+ skills early
• Need to improve comprehension and vocabulary
• Want to strengthen creative writing
• Would benefit from small-group expert tuition
• Need a structured approach without feeling overwhelmed

What Your Child Will Learn

Throughout the programme, children will develop confidence in:

• Advanced reading comprehension
• Analysing challenging texts
• Vocabulary building and word knowledge
• Creative writing techniques
• Writing engaging introductions and conclusions
• Planning and structuring high-quality answers
• Verbal reasoning fundamentals
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Every lesson builds on previous learning, helping children make steady progress throughout the year.

What Makes HUNARly Different?

Our programme focuses on building strong 11+ skills at the right pace, helping children prepare without unnecessary pressure. Also visit my other course Pre-Foundations English

Every child benefits from:

• Initial diagnostic assessment
• Personalised learning pathway
• Small class sizes (maximum 4 pupils)
• Weekly expert-led tuition
• Comprehensive 11+ study guides
• Vocabulary development logs
• Weekly homework tasks
• Resources aligned with major 11 Foundations + exam boards
• Regular progress reviews
• Parent progress updates

What’s Included the 11 Foundations

Your child receives access to:

• Comprehensive 11+ study materials
• Structured weekly lessons
• Expert tutor support
• Weekly homework and practice exercises
• Vocabulary building activities
• Creative writing practice
• Exam-style questions
• Resources aligned with CEM and GL Assessment frameworks

How We Measure Progress

We believe progress should be clear and measurable.

Children complete:

• Bi-monthly 11 Foundations+ milestone quizzes
• Regular comprehension assessments
• Detailed creative writing feedback
• Vocabulary progress checks
• Ongoing tutor observations
• Parent progress updates after review points

This helps families understand how their child is improving and where additional support may be needed.

Programme Details

The HUNARly Learning Journey

Every child follows a structured pathway designed to build long-term success.

Diagnostic Assessment → Personalised Learning Plan → Weekly 11+ Lessons → Vocabulary Development → Homework & Practice → Regular Milestone Quizzes → Creative Writing Feedback → Parent Progress Reviews → Confident 11+ Preparation

What Parents Can Expect

By the end of the 11 Foundations programme, children typically:

• Read and analyse complex texts with greater confidence
• Build a wider and stronger vocabulary
• Produce more organised and engaging creative writing
• Develop effective comprehension techniques
• Improve verbal reasoning skills
• Gain confidence before formal 11+ preparation
• Be well prepared for the next stage of grammar school entrance tuition

Book a Free Diagnostic Assessment

Give your child a strong start on their 11 Foundations with a free Year 4 diagnostic assessment.

We’ll assess your child’s current English skills, identify strengths and learning gaps, explain their readiness for the 11+ journey, and recommend the most suitable learning pathway to help them succeed.