The 11 Plus Parent
Info Session
Grammar & Independent School Admissions 2026/27
Everything South East London parents — and parents across the UK — need to know about grammar and independent school admissions 2026/27. In 60 minutes.
- 💻Online via Zoom — attend from anywhere in the UK
- ⏱60 minutes of expert content + live Q&A
- 📖Includes your free 50-page 11 Plus Workbook (worth £15)
- 🎓Hosted by Joycellyn Akuffo, Geek School Founder
- 🇬🇧Open to parents across the UK — grammar and independent schools
Spaces are limited · Book early to avoid missing out
Most Parents Are Preparing for the Wrong Exam
The 11 Plus is not one exam. Different schools test differently. Grammar school selection and independent school selection have different requirements, different timelines, and different preparation strategies.
The advice you find online is often generic, outdated, or wrong for the specific schools your child is targeting.
This session cuts through the noise. In 60 minutes you will leave with a clear picture of what your child is facing, what preparation should look like, and what most parents get wrong.
- A clear understanding of grammar vs independent school entry
- The correct exam board for your target schools
- A realistic preparation timeline for your child’s year group
- The key registration deadlines you must not miss
- The most common mistakes — and how to avoid them
- Answers to your specific questions in the live Q&A
60 Minutes. Everything You Need to Know.
Six focused topics, delivered clearly, with time for your questions at the end.
The Registration Process, Start to Finish
When and how to apply, what you must not miss, and the key deadlines for grammar and independent school entry in 2026/27.
The Exam Boards Explained
CEM, GL Assessment, and school-specific tests: what each one tests, how they differ, and why it matters for your child’s preparation.
Grammar vs Independent: The Key Differences
Selective state schools and independent schools have very different entry processes. We explain both clearly so you can make the right choice for your child.
A Realistic Preparation Timeline
What preparation should look like by year group — whether your child is in Year 3, 4, 5 or 6 — including what is still achievable if you are starting later than you would like.
The Mistakes Most Parents Make
From using the wrong practice papers to underestimating the writing component at independent schools. We cover the most common errors so you can avoid them from the start.
Your Questions Answered Live
Every session ends with a live Q&A. Bring your specific questions about your child’s year group, target schools, or current preparation.
This Session Is for You If…
You do not need to have started preparation yet. You just need a child who might be heading toward selective school entry — grammar or independent — and you want to understand what that actually involves.
Reserve Your Place — £10- Your child is in Year 3, 4, 5 or 6 and you are thinking about selective school entry
- You are not sure which schools to target or what they look for
- You have started preparation but are not confident it is the right approach
- You are confused by conflicting advice about how and when to prepare
- Your child is in Year 5 or 6 and you are wondering if it is too late to start
- You are based anywhere in the UK — this session is fully online
- You want to understand grammar vs independent school entry properly
- You want expert guidance without being pressured into anything
Where Geek School Students Have Gained Places
Our students have secured entry to grammar and independent schools across South East London, Kent, Surrey, and beyond. We will cover what preparation looks like for your specific target schools during the session.
Joycellyn Akuffo
Ofsted Registered
Tutors’ Association Member
DBS Checked
Highfield Approved Centre
Joycellyn is the founder and managing director of Geek School Tutoring, an 11 Plus expert, tutor, and qualified journalist. She sat the 11 Plus herself, attended an independent school, and tutored her own two children through it. She has spent more than ten years helping children across South East London and, increasingly, across the UK through online tuition.
Geek School Tutoring has two in-person centres in Catford (SE6) and Beckenham (BR3), plus a full online tuition programme available to families anywhere in the country. The school is Ofsted registered, accepts childcare vouchers, and has helped over 1,000 families navigate the 11 Plus process.
Common Questions
Ready to Get Your Child on the Right Track?
Join the hundreds of families who have already given their children the best possible start with the right information at the right time.
Includes your 50-page 11 Plus Workbook · Online via Zoom · Open to families across the UK