Holiday English programme

Our English Sprints provide a ‘comprehension boot camp’. Over 4-5 consecutive days students sit a range of exams, which are submitted for marking and feedback. The papers are reviewed in depth, with exemplar answers shared and opportunities provided for students to ask questions and improve their own responses. We find students make rapid progress with this intense approach. Both multiple-choice and the traditional written format are included. 

Parents value not only the amount of feedback provided, but the degree of transparency. You will receive:

· A returned test (clearly marked with a score), the cohort average and targets for improvement.

· A daily email covering shared strengths, common misconceptions and areas for development.

· A progress report summarising the week’s attainment, plus your child’s strengths and targets.

We also offer a creative writing camp over the summer holiday. This in-person workshop provides plenty of instruction, practice and feedback. Test technique (including timings) is covered in depth. Students and parents appreciate the marking process being demystified: we help the children to learn ‘every time we write’ criteria as well as genre-specific top tips.