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11+ exam preparation: a Year-by-Year plan for parents in Redbridge & Ilford
By Max InTuition Team · 28/04/2026
Year 4: Foundations
Focus on times tables, mental arithmetic, comprehension and vocabulary. Don't start past papers yet.
Year 5: Reasoning skills
Introduce verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Two short sessions per week is plenty.
Year 6: Mock exams & technique
Weekly timed papers under exam conditions. Focus on time management and accuracy.
Max InTuition runs structured 11+ groups every Saturday at our Dagenham centre, plus 1-to-1 sessions tailored to your target school.