Hi Reader

Many parents tell me the same thing at this time of year:

“My child loved English in primary school, but secondary English feels much harder.”

If that sounds familiar, please be reassured: this is very common, and it is not because your child has suddenly become “bad at English”.

In primary school, English quite rightly focuses heavily on creative writing, imagination, confidence, and enjoyment of reading. Detailed literary analysis and structured analytical writing are not usually a major focus at that stage.

In Year 7, however, expectations shift quite suddenly.

Students are now expected to:

• analyse texts more closely
• explain how language works
• write structured, evidence-based paragraphs
• justify their ideas clearly

For some children, this feels exciting. For others, it knocks confidence and enjoyment very quickly.

To ensure English continues to be enjoyable, and your year 7 can tackle analytical writing with confidence, I am offering a new Year 7 English group.

Is this Year 7 English group right for your child?

🕟 Fridays at 4.30pm | Small group, online

This group may be a good fit if your child:

✔️ Loved creative writing in primary school but now feels English is “different”
✔️ Enjoys reading but struggles to explain ideas in writing
✔️ Finds analysis vague or confusing
✔️ Is bright and capable but lacks confidence in English lessons
✔️ Wants to get into, or stay in, a top English set by Year 8
✔️ Needs clear, step-by-step teaching of analytical skills
✔️ Would benefit from reassurance that English can still be enjoyable

What this group focuses on

• Developing analytical reading skills in an age-appropriate, accessible way
• Learning how to write clear analytical paragraphs, not just creative responses
• Understanding what English teachers are actually looking for
• Building confidence early, so GCSE English later on feels familiar rather than intimidating

The aim is simple:
to make sure students do not fall behind in Year 7, feel secure by Year 8, and approach GCSE English with confidence rather than anxiety.

If you think this might suit your child, you are very welcome to reply to this email or book a free, no-obligation consultation to talk it through.

Warmest wishes,
​Verity