
What Do the 11+ Exam Results Mean?
On the 16th October 2026, this year’s 11+ exam results will finally be released. We’re all eagerly waiting to see how our fantastic pupils have

On the 16th October 2026, this year’s 11+ exam results will finally be released. We’re all eagerly waiting to see how our fantastic pupils have

When researching the 11+ exam, you will find it contains an area known as non-verbal reasoning (NVR). NVR is the ability to ‘understand and analyse

The journey to your child’s 11+ exam starts here, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. First things first—let’s get that

Embarking on the journey towards the 11+ exam can be an exhilarating yet daunting experience for both students and their parents alike. This milestone assessment

In the journey towards preparing your child for the 11+ exam, you might be surprised that learning another language can help you with the 11+

Every year on March 14th, maths enthusiasts around the world celebrate Pi Day. But what exactly is Pi Day, and why is math so important,

The 11+ exam is a big step for many kids, paving the way to grammar schools. With 6 months to go, it’s time to get

Have you ever wondered ‘when is the best time to start tuition?’ It is a really common dilemma for parents, who know they want their

As the 11+ exam approaches, students and parents alike seek every advantage to ensure success. While much attention is often given to subjects like maths

We’ve all been in a situation where we can feel nerves beginning to bubble inside. These can then grow with unprecedented speed, taking over our
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Area Manager – Solihull and Sutton Coldfield
Head of Curriculum Development
Amy is a qualified teacher with 15 years experience. She did her PGSE following her BA Hons in Education and more than anything Amy is ardent about curriculum and developing unique resources to support children on their educational journey.
In one of her previous roles, she created and delivered a bespoke curriculum to help children with additional needs reach the national standards in SATs tests.
Here at Smart 11+ Tuition, with a team of 11+ experts, Amy has implemented the creation, design, and release of the Smart 11+ Success ™ Course.
Area Manager – Kings Heath and Harborne
Katie is currently completing her Doctorate in Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama at Kings College London, following from her Masters and Undergraduate from two red brick Universities. Katie is passionate about writing and encouraging others to develop their love of all things English!
Katie loves working in the educational sector. Having qualified as a teaching assistant in 2021, Katie has built up her experience training both adults and children and is eager to support young children in their aspirational career paths.
Principal
Emily is in experienced in educational development, having worked for high-end retail chains and then youth education charities. Emily graduated from University of Birmingham with a BSc in Geography.
Her biggest role to date has been becoming a mum to two beautiful children and has really focused Emily’s personal aim to expand on the academic opportunities for young people, whilst providing exceptional support and guidance to parents and carers.
Having worked at Smart 11+ Tuition since its infancy, Emily has been integral to the development, planning, and implementation of the company’s ethos and growth. With care and integrity at the heart of everything Emily does, she has directed the company to change children’s lives through bespoke educational support, resources, and opportunities.
Across all the branches at Smart 11+ Tuition, Emily aims to get best possible outcome for each and every one of our pupils.
Founder
Our founder, Sam is a qualified teacher, with over 15 years’ experience in education. He is dedicated to empowering opportunities for children to learn and develop in a friendly and resourceful environment. Sam is focussed on Smart 11+ Tuition and has been working on providing further access to our outstanding resources and development prospects for children across the West Midlands.
Recently, Sam and the curriculum team at Smart 11+ have remodelled the 11+ curriculum at the company and have created The Smart 11+ Success Course™. This labour of love has paid off with more children going to their preferred school as a result.
Sam has 3 children of his own and loves spending time with them. He is a parent governor at his children’s primary school and is thrilled by the challenge of overseeing the educational performance at the school. Sam is also an enthusiastic trustee of a local charity who distribute funds to a wide range of social causes.