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When Should You Start 11 Plus Preparation?
Sunday, 29 March, 2026
Is the 11 Plus still relevant in 2026, and when should you actually start preparing?In this episode, we break down the real difference between Year 4 and Year 5 preparation, what has changed with GL and CSSE, and why so many families feel more pressure now than a few years ago.We also talk about the biggest hidden factor in success: confidence and mindset, not just content.You’ll leave with a simple rule of thumb, practical foundations to prioritise, and a clear warning about what causes burnout when preparation starts too late or becomes too exam-heavy too soon.If you are considering 11 Plus tuition for Year 4 or Year 5, Redbridge Tuition can help with small group classes (max 8), targeted vocabulary and comprehension, GL-style practice, CSSE-style writing, and full mock exams. Centres in Loughton and Seven Kings.Book your free assessment: https://www.redbridgetuition.co.uk/11plus-courseResources:Redbridge Publishing Reasoning Books & Papers: https://tinyurl.com/5duchs8xFirst Aid in Mathematics: https://amzn.to/4bK0UurFirst Aid in English: https://amzn.to/4c0d0ASPeter Robson Book 1: https://amzn.to/4lQN2DkHayden Richards Junior English Revised: https://amzn.to/4lMY7Fx______Timestamps0:00 Intro0:56 When should you start 11 Plus prep (and our background)2:03 Why families are starting earlier in 20264:59 GL in 2026 and what’s changing6:08 CSSE Essex papers and feeder school pressure6:59 The general rule: Year 4 foundations, Year 5 sharpening8:00 The foundations that matter most by Year 69:31 Vocabulary, reading, and why children struggle with context13:25 Reasoning types and why transfer skills are slipping18:02 Year 4 should be calm, foundation-based (avoid burnout)20:06 The biggest gaps we see in Year 5 starters35:51 Is 11 Plus prep valuable even without a place43:22 What Year 4 should focus on first (books and resources)48:27 Our resources and how to build skills step by step53:25 How much practice is enough in Year 457:03 Final rule of thumb and avoiding burnout58:57 Wrap up______🎶 Music: https://soundcloud.com/flipswitch/recovery💻 Website: https://www.redbridgetuition.co.uk/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rtgtuition📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbridgetuition🔊 Podcast: https://education-lounge.co.uk/⚙️ EquipmentSound 🔊Behringer XM8500 Microphone – https://amzn.to/3IcIPFqMic Stand – https://amzn.to/3BK7j6nXLR Cables – https://amzn.to/33GSgOrAudio Interface (Behringer UMC404HD) – https://amzn.to/3h4f8uaUSB B to USB C Cable – https://amzn.to/35ePfVRVideo 🎥Camera – iPhone 16 Pro: https://amzn.to/3W2ohWyCable for iPhone Audio: https://amzn.to/3un6jREAdapter for iPhone: https://amzn.to/2NU9saYLighting: https://amzn.to/3MuyUNvApple iPad Pro 11" – https://amzn.to/3lo7cWYApple Pencil 2 – https://amzn.to/3Nq9n87Samsung T7 SSD – https://amzn.to/3qNOU29Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means we might receive a small commission if you click on them and buy something. Thanks for supporting the channel.
