Creative Minds Tutors 7+ and 11+ Bootcamps What are they and why are they beneficial?

 I have been having a lot of conversations lately with clients about our fabulous 7+ and 11+ Bootcamps. The main questions were – What are they? What happens? Why are they beneficial?  So, I thought I’d take some time to answer each question in detail here.

 1.    What are they?

We launched our monthly Bootcamps in September 2020. They are for children who are sitting their 7+ and 11+ examinations. They are also for children who want a boost in their exam skills and techniques. Since September, we have had many children across the country take part in our Bootcamps and they have all achieved phenomenal results. The majority of children who sign up, do these on a monthly basis. Parents can see the value of what is offered and they have been very impressed with the progress their children have made after attending our Bootcamps. The Bootcamps are priced at £300.

 2.     What happens?

 Once you have signed up for the Bootcamp, you will receive a welcome email from our company Director, Maria Mazarese. You will also receive a link with the details of where and when the Bootcamp will take place. We use a platform called Bramble (https://about.bramble.io/) You will also receive the first 4 test papers which will be completed during the Bootcamp together with your Tutor. These papers will need to be printed so that your child can have them to hand. The Bootcamp will take place over two days (two hours on each day). During the Bootcamp, there will be breaks when needed. There will never be more than three children attending. During the two days of the Bootcamp, your child will receive intensive exam preparation in Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Your child will complete the tests together with their tutor, who will have the questions up on the screen. When those trickier questions come up, your tutor will take time to explain how to answer those question and go through tips and techniques for answering these effectively in the exams. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and discussions. It’s fantastic because the children get to interact with other children who will also be sitting exams and there is a lot of teamwork involved with the children supporting and helping one another. After the intensive two days of the Bootcamp, your tutor will email you feedback and bespoke resources for your child to immerse themselves into to revise the areas that they found most challenging in the Bootcamp. You will then receive the next two tests which your child will be asked to complete independently and in timed conditions. Once this is complete, you can send a scanned copy to your tutor, who will mark it and provide feedback. Again, bespoke resources will be provided in areas that need further revision and reinforcement. Once these tests are fully completed, you will receive the final two tests and the same process will apply. At the end of the Bootcamp, you will receive a detailed report about how your child performed, what they did well and areas that they need to work on. There will be two weeks allocated to complete the remainder of the tests after the lessons with your tutor. You will also have unlimited email contact with your tutor during this time.

 Why are the beneficial?

 Of course, this is my opinion and the opinion of our clients and you can see for yourself when you sign up for the Bootcamps! In my personal opinion, they provide a massive boost in confidence. They expose children to questions that they may at times find complex and they will have the opportunity to work with a tutor who has many years of experience in preparing children for their examinations. They provide a lot of revision in preparation for these assessments. The Bootcamps will also very quickly highlight any gaps or areas of concern, which can then be quickly addressed. Above all, they are fun, engaging and motivating!

 If you would like to know more about our fantastic Bootcamps please email office@creativemindstutors.com or call 07956677783.

We look forward to seeing you at our next Bootcamp!

 Maria Mazarese