Top marks for our young residents on their 11+
We are celebrating the news that eight young residents, taking part in the Tuition Plus programme with Flying Start, have gained a pass in the Secondary Transfer Test (11+)!
We offer free tuition for our residents’ in the months leading up to the 11+ exam and the lessons are delivered by award-winning local tuition company, Flying Start Tuition.
All pupils invest their spare time on Saturday mornings to attend lessons and help raise their overall attainment in Maths and English, as well as learning the skills of verbal and non-verbal reasoning which are part of the 11+ test.
The Tuition Plus scheme was created in response to research that found children from lower income families were considerably disadvantaged when taking the 11+. The scheme has grown year-on-year, with 44 pupils taking advantage of the extra tuition in 2022.
John Wallbank, Head of People Engagement at Fairhive, said: “Nothing makes us happier than to see our residents and their families achieve the success they so deserve. All of us here congratulate those youngsters who have put in such hard work over the course of the year to pass the 11+ and hope for them this is just the start.”
One parent said: “I wish to express my immense gratitude for your support of my family. We have been fortunate to receive 11+ tuition for my son and I am pleased to report he has passed and is looking forward to starting grammar school next year.This wouldn't have been possible without the help of Flying Start Tuition and yourselves, and we are very appreciative of this initiative."
She added: “We thank you sincerely and feel blessed to be part of an association that makes us feel so much more than 'just a tenant'.”
Sian Goodspeed, Managing Director of Flying Start Tuition, said: “This wonderful set of results reflects the hard work and commitment of the students, however, this project is about so much more than passing the 11+. We are proud of all our students and the progress they have made, irrespective of their exam results. We would like to praise all students who have attended regularly and to thank their parents for their support.”
You can visit Flying Start to find out more about their tutoring and other courses and workshops. Well done to all the students this year!