My daughter did excellently well. He always had the time to answer queries and suggested exam prep and confidence building tips which my son will find useful even in future exams. My daughter did not pass the Bexley but passed the Kent test. Couldn't be happier and will definitely send my second child to you in two years time! I would really recommend the mock tests, an excellent opportunity for children to get used the an exam environment. My daughter Laura has been extremely proud of herself when passing the 11 plus in 3 different locations. Peter recommended books to read - the classic versions which helped improved comprehension and vocabulary. My daughter really enjoyed his lessons and she achieved her goal on passing her 11 plus exam. DA15 9AG. Peter covered all possible types of questions and worked on weaker areas. I have been a teacher for over 26 Years and have worked at both Townley Grammar & Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar. Diane also sends you a detailed feedback report for each mock test with a breakdown of scores, your childs ranking compared to their peers and advice on what areas need to be worked on further. The school opened in the Autumn Term of 1931 and has been at three different sites since then. Thank you Pete & Diane, looking forward to seeing you again later when I enrol my daughter :). MerlinFromCamelot Post subject: Re: Chiselhurst and sidcup grammar. The school now educates around 1344 pupils aged 11-18, pupils at the school are . Find out what's on each week with our jam-packed email, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions, https://www.netmums.com/esi/video/false/position:ATF, 11+ Masters Orpington, Kent and Bexley 11+ examinations. Peter has been working with my daughter Carol on preparing her for the Bexley and Kent 11 plus exam. Pete and Diane provided us and our daughter with the best part of a year's worth of all of the 11+ tutoring that we needed to give our daughter the best chance of passing (she passed Bexley this morning with a score of 231). The mock tests are purposely set at a higher difficulty and are held within proper and strict exam conditions. My daughter has passed her exam with a score of 231. I have 3 years old daughter, my desire to bring with you for Tuitions on her age. Thanks to Peter and Diane's excellent tuition, our son Joshua, was able to pass both the Kent and Bexley tests. INSET Days - Monday 22nd July and Tuesday 23rd July 2024. He is also very funny and he gives you lots of sweets. My son was always looking forward to Peters lessons, as they were not only fun but also he enjoyed learning Peters tricks and trades to tackle each type of question. Alternatively, London Buses operates a bus from Eltham Church Well Hall Road to Halfway St Old Farm Road West every 15 minutes. Not once did our son grumble about attending. They even go further in predicting whether your child could pass based on his mock scores. In the holidays we continued to work on those areas where extra revision was needed and made our own flashcards to learn meaning of words. She always left her classes feeling positive and encouraged. Favorites. She passed her 11+ and was really pleased. My son really enjoyed attending his sessions with Peter. And so he did! My daughter would literally wait for her Sunday lesson and have loads to talk about her lesson. Media. Joshua found Peter's style of teaching both fun and Informative and regularly commented, that he preferred his method, to that of his own School ! I had put my sons name on the waiting list a year in advance and it is the best thing I did. We chose Peter as our tutor for our daughter's exam prep, hoping to get into one of the Bexley grammars. I have to say both Peter and Diane adopted the new norms very fast and we continue our progression without any big disruption. Still wrestling with the choice. Their self devised 11+ tuition material is impressive as it makes many of the difficult concepts in all the four subjects easy to grasp. Diane handles the administration and homework and responds very quickly if you need to contact her. Because the lessons were pitched high, it made the experience of the actual Kent test much more pleasant. We can't thank Diane and Pete enough for helping our son to prepare for the 11+. Thank you very much Mr.peter and Mrs.Diane. If you want to give your child the best chance of securing a grammar school place then you need to look no further Peter will work his magic just like he did for my two sons! Between them they know everything there is to know about the 11+ and happy to answer any questions and give advice. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you next year when my son repeats the same journey. Now, that's someting to shout about. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. You kept us very happy. My son has been tutored by Peter for 2015 Bexley and Kent selection tests and has successfully passed with a perfect score. Our daughter was always very keen to attend lessons which was unusual because she specifically told us she enjoyed Peters style of teaching and found It interesting. Diane is friendly and welcoming and very supportive throughout. Peter has an excellent approach and he is very honest with you regarding your childs ability. We can't praise them enough. My daughter joined in March as I felt that during lockdown she went backward and lost confidence. Joined: Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:00 pm . There will also be a competition for the best festive jumper, with the winner receiving a prize! Details. Joshua also attended several Mock Exams arranged by Peter and Diane, which highlighted his strengths and weaknesses and helped him to prepare for the selection tests. She was as cool as a cucumber on the day and I was the one drinking a neat bottle of rescue remedy and pacing the kitchen floor ! Peter runs focussed weekly one-hour small group sessions which encourage pupils to interact and learn from one another. Mrs. Akintunde She has just received an offer from her first choice school, Townley Grammar School for Girls. Pete and Diane were absolutely fantastic Tutors to my daughter who passed her 11+. Email: [email protected] Date to Register: May - July. Tel: 020 8302 6511 URN: 137423. Many thanks Peter and Diane. Peter is a brilliant communicator with kids and generates a huge amount of enthusiasm, as well as laughter, in his tutorials. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). He may be allowed to run around and jump all over furniture at home, he may be able to shout out and repeatedly disrupt others at school but this simply cannot be tolerated here. After this is marked, Peter will provide an honest and realistic account as to whether your child has the ability to pass the 11 Plus. See details. They came highly recommended and it was the best decision I made in order to prepare my daughter for her exams. Our daughter found the tutorials fun and interesting whilst Diane was always available to discuss any issues or concerns that you may have had. We will be back soon with our daughters. We had recently moved into the area ,having missed out on primary school allocations. This includes an average layover time of around 5 min. The coaching given to Anabel was thorough and excellent, they guided her through her work, and worked on areas that she was finding difficult. Full details for the mock examinations can be found on our websiteAll mocks are now online in timed conditions with detailed feedback by email.Our next online mock will be in January 2023Congratulations to all our students who took the 2022 exams. I found Peter and Diane through netmums and they make a fantastic team. Peter is a brilliant tutor who made the group class fun, interesting and interactive which my son still misses. His lessons are fun and interative, everything you would hope for from your child's teachers. My daughter scored top 180 for the Bexley exam, and an amazing 423 out of 423 for the Kent exam. St Olave's Grammar School. I have to say Pete was in a league of his own. He has passed both! 1 . Children on roll: 1440. Pete and Diane are very organised and informed, make sure all relevant areas are covered and provide work of a difficulty level that prepares them for the worst they could face in the exams. Thank you Peter and Diane for this wonderful journey and all the best to all the parents and congrats to all the parents who have passed the tests. Post 16 Options Information Afternoon took place on 3rd November 2022. Peter makes the children aware of time management, breathing etc. I had no prior experience with the 11+ but I knew that choosing the right tutor for my DD was essential. Find the travel option that best suits you. I highly recommend this tuition for 11+ preparation. Much appreciated. There will also be a competition for the best festive jumper, with the winner receiving a prize! This is my second child you have helped. Pete has proven experience to teach young children, this was evident throughout the Year as my daughter really looked forward to Monday Lessons. Our daughter passed two of her grammar school tests and this was most certainly achieved as a result of the extra tuition she got from Peter after she joined his classes a year ago. The' tricky word list ' provided was also useful. It was a difficult time with Covid but they offered great support throughout with a smooth transition to online learning. My son found the mock tests useful and the results gave us an idea of what to expect. My daughter has passed both Kent and Bexley 11+ with outstanding marks and this wouldnt have been possible without Peter and Dianes help. I searched online for a tutor about a year ago and came across the wonderful reviews people had left for him and am so happy I chose him after initially thinking I would help my daughter at home myself. Peter is an excellent tutor! My daughter rushed home to complete her homework and looked forward to their next meeting. Description. My daughter was tutored by Peter and she successfully passed the current 11+ test (2021) with a Total Age Standardised Score 233. The tips an techniques given by these very experienced teachers has proved invaluable . My son attended Peter and Diane's 11-Plus Tuition to prepare him for this year's selective exams. We do want somewhere that is strong at D&T. I am impressed by the number of subjects BullerWoods offers. Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Late Transfer (In-Year) Entry Exam Information. London Bromley Grammar Schools. Get over 5000 thousand practice questions plus tests, games and worksheets with 11 Plus Premium. She will always answer to parents' questions promptly. www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-54564054.html. Peter is an excellent teacher coach and a guide. Peters enthusiasm and energy made my son want to come to the tutor sessions, and as a result he passed both the Kent and Bexley tests with excellent scores. She strives to be the best and persevered with the times table challenge. We are very grateful for the work that Peter and Diane have done for our son. If you missed our open events please visit our Explore our School webpagewhere you will find a Y7 video tour which will give you a insight into life at Chis n Sid. They also run four mock tests for Bexley and Kent selection tests which I would highly recommend as prepares your child for the actual tests and allows them to familiarise themselves with an examination environment and practice test papers under timed conditions. Please note this school is heavily over subscribed. Peter is a fantastic tutor and makes sessions very fun and engaging. The relaxation techniques and mock exams were also brilliant preparation for the real tests. All 11+ subjects covered; Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning , Non Verbal Reasoning & Spatial Awareness. - which Peter worked with my son. | Learn more about Samantha Smith's . Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 1:12 pm. 17/10/2012 22:36. Together with Peter we have laid an important foundation for my daughter, surely it is a good stepping stone for my daughter to achieve more in the future. Diane prepared and checked homework weekly and kept us up to date with a regular feedback and detailed analysis on the results from the MOCK exams. Find the travel option that best suits you. So I see no reason for myself and my son to endure further rude responses from Diane/Peter. My kids' school just points out to parents that if they want their kids to be able to say they've met the EBAC requirements, these are the subjects they have to take to GCSE. What companies run services between Dartford, England and Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, England? mumof2bexley. There was lots of emphasis on good habits, exercise and having a balance which I think helped the students to be more alert and focussed when doing the exams. 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