Summer course · for after 11+ offers
Ready for Year 7
Six weeks of short lessons for the summer before secondary school: reading a timetable, the maths and English that Year 7 builds on, study skills, a first taste of science and languages, and the friends-and-feelings side of a big move.
£39
once, for every child in the family
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24 lessons of 10 to 15 minutes, each in three parts
A short explanation
A few clear paragraphs and the key points to remember, written for 10 and 11 year olds.
Something to do
A small activity on paper or around the house: read a timetable, pack a bag, plan the journey, write a paragraph.
A quick check
Three to five questions, marked straight away, with a kind explanation for every answer.
Your summer timetable
Six weeks, one step at a time
Laid out like the timetable your child will be handed in September (reading one is the second lesson). Each row is a week; each box is a lesson.
Week 1: Getting ready
Timetables, bags and the journey
W1·P1 · 10 min
What's different at secondary school
Moving rooms, lots of teachers, bells and a longer day: what to expect.
W1·P2 · 15 min
Reading a timetable
How to find any lesson on a timetable grid: day, period, subject, room and teacher.
W1·P3 · 10 min
Packing your bag
Use your timetable to pack the night before, with a simple checklist.
W1·P4 · 15 min
Planning your journey
Work backwards from the bell, travel safely and know what to do if things go wrong.
Week 2: Maths bridge
Negatives, percentages, algebra and ratio
W2·P1 · 12 min
Negative numbers
Use a number line to order, add and subtract numbers below zero.
W2·P2 · 15 min
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Switch between fractions, decimals and percentages, and find a percentage of an amount.
W2·P3 · 15 min
A first look at algebra
Letters stand for numbers: substitution, simple equations and collecting like terms.
W2·P4 · 15 min
Ratio
Write and simplify ratios, share amounts in a ratio, and spot the difference from fractions.
Week 3: English bridge
Longer reads, PEEL paragraphs, spelling and punctuation
W3·P1 · 15 min
Reading longer texts
Build reading stamina and learn to skim, scan and sum up a chapter.
W3·P2 · 15 min
PEEL paragraphs
Write clear answers about a text using Point, Evidence, Explain, Link.
W3·P3 · 15 min
Spelling strategies
Smart ways to learn tricky words, from mnemonics to word families.
W3·P4 · 15 min
Punctuation refresher
Commas, apostrophes, speech marks and a first look at semicolons.
Week 4: Study skills
Homework, revision, notes and your planner
W4·P1 · 12 min
Getting homework under control
Write it down properly, plan when to do it, and know what to do if you're stuck.
W4·P2 · 15 min
Revision that works
Why testing yourself beats re-reading, plus flash cards, spacing and mind maps.
W4·P3 · 12 min
Taking good notes
Capture key ideas quickly with key words, headings, bullets and abbreviations.
W4·P4 · 12 min
Using your school planner
Make your planner work for you: timetable, homework, reminders and a weekly check.
Week 5: Science & languages taster
Labs, safety and your first new words
W5·P1 · 12 min
Science lessons and the lab
What science is like in Year 7, and how to stay safe in the lab.
W5·P2 · 14 min
Science words to know
The key words for experiments, equipment and units.
W5·P3 · 12 min
Starting a new language
How learning French, Spanish or German works, and how to learn new words.
W5·P4 · 15 min
Hello and numbers in French and Spanish
Greetings, your name, your age and numbers 1 to 10, side by side.
Week 6: Friends & feelings
Nerves, new friends and who can help
W6·P1 · 12 min
First-day nerves
Feeling nervous and excited is normal, and a plan helps.
W6·P2 · 12 min
Making friends
Simple ways to say hello, join in and be a good friend.
W6·P3 · 14 min
Staying safe online
Phones, group chats, privacy and what to do if something upsets you.
W6·P4 · 12 min
Who can help me?
The people at school who help, and how to ask them.
For you, alongside your child
The move to secondary school is as much about confidence as content. Each week comes with a short note for you: what your child is learning, a few things to talk about at dinner or in the car, and small practical things to try before the first day.
- Every child in your family, each with their own progress
- Weekly notes for parents: what to talk about and what to try at home
- A printable certificate when your child finishes all six weeks
- Open until 15 Apr 2027 if you buy today, with nothing to cancel
From the week 6 parent notes
Friends & feelings
This week is about the feelings side of starting secondary school: nerves, friendships, phones and knowing where to get help. Talking about these things calmly now helps your child feel ready and know that it is always fine to ask.
Things to talk about
- What are you most looking forward to, and is there anything you feel unsure about?
- How did you make friends when you started primary school?
- What would you do if a message online upset you?
Questions parents ask
Who is Ready for Year 7 for?
Children finishing Year 6 who are about to start secondary school, whether or not they sat the 11+ or got a grammar school place. It's written for ages 10 and 11.
How long does my family have the course?
Until the later of 31 October in the year you buy it and six months after you buy it. Bought today, it's open until 15 Apr 2027: the whole summer and the first half term of Year 7.
Is it included with Premium?
No. It's a separate one-off payment of £39, with no subscription and nothing to cancel. You don't need Premium to buy it.
Is it for one child or the whole family?
Every child on your account can do the course, each with their own progress and their own certificate at the end.
How much time does it take?
Each lesson takes 10 to 15 minutes, about 5 hours across the six weeks. Three or four lessons a week fits easily around a holiday, and it's fine to go faster or slower.
What do parents get?
A page showing each child's progress, and notes for every week: things to talk about together and small things to try at home before September.
A calmer first day starts this summer
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