HOLIDAY COURSES and workshops
Throughout the year we run holiday courses and lessons to help children consolidate their term-time learning, work on areas of weakness, or stimulate what is already an area of strength or interest.
Autumn
During the October half term, we offer a series of 11+ masterclasses with a focus on English, Maths and Reasoning. These will take place on 26th October - 30th October 2026.
Easter
Fun Easter Courses
Children in Years 1-6 can join our fun and educational courses during the Easter holidays.
Problem Solving
Creative Writing
Summer
The long summer holiday is a great opportunity for children to advance, consolidate and revise. It’s an ideal time for children to make progress away from the demands of the normal busy term time. And it’s especially important to keep up momentum for children preparing for entrance exams. Our holiday courses balance learning with fun - just right for the summer break!
Summer Programme
Our courses are designed to challenge and inspire - we can help your child build skills, confidence, and a love of learning that lasts beyond the summer. We will update the information for our future holiday workshops, courses and lessons taking place in 2027 in due course.
All of our summer programme takes place at The National Archives in Kew.
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Individual lessons are available for children in Y1 - Y13, irrespective of whether you have lessons with us already. Sessions can be used to consolidate specific areas or for tightly targeted exam preparation.
Subjects:
English (Y1 - Y11)
Maths (Y1 - Y13)
Reasoning (Y3 - Y6)
Science (Y7 - Y13)
Study Skills (Y3 - Y11)
SEN (Y1 - Y7)
Teachers available:
Beth - Maths, English and Reasoning (KS1 and KS2), including exam preparation.
Camilla - Maths, English and Reasoning (KS1 and KS2), including exam preparation, and special educational needs support (KS1, KS2 and Y7 English).
Charlie - Maths (Y4 - A level) & Sciences (Chemistry to GCSE; Biology and Physics to A level).
Cheryl - Maths (KS2 up to and including GCSE).
Faith - Maths, English and Reasoning (KS1 and KS2), including exam preparation.
Luke - English, Maths and Reasoning (KS2 and 11+); English Literature and Language (up to and including GCSE); Study Skills (KS2 up to and including GCSE).
Sue - Maths, English and Reasoning (KS1 and KS2), including exam preparation, and special educational needs support.
Dates: 27 July - 27 August 2026
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: £65 per hour (5% discount available if you book 8+ hours)
To book: Click on link to individual lessons.
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Our 11+ workshops are open to Y5 children, and designed for children sitting 11+ entrance exams in November to January (when they will be in Year 6). They are also suitable for children sitting pre-tests.
What we offer:
English 11+ Workshops - these cover comprehension technique, essay writing skills, verbal reasoning and ongoing reminders about grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Maths & Non-Verbal Reasoning 11+ Workshops - these cover a selection of different topics each week.
The workshops run every week with different content each time, so children can come to as many workshops as they would like.
Workshops are limited to 8 children.
Mock 11+ interview - there are also opportunities to do a mock 11+ interview with one of our experienced interview specialists. Please get in contact directly should you want further details and to book.
Dates:
11+ English Workshop
Wed 29 July 2026
Wed 5 August 2026
Wed 12 August 2026
Wed 19 August 2026
Wed 26 August 2026
11+ Maths Workshop
Thu 30 July 2026
Thu 6 August 2026
Thu 13 August 2026
Thu 20 August 2026
Thu 27 August 2026
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: £90 each (10% discount if booking 5+ workshops)
To book: Please book using the ‘schedule’ below or email us.
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What we offer:
We’ll be running our successful 2-day Tiffin Workshop again this summer for children going into Y6 in September.
As the Tiffin entrance exams are early in the Autumn term, it’s useful to provide a bespoke course, and it’s important that prospective applicants use their holiday time usefully.
The workshop is running over 2 mornings. The sessions in Maths and English will include a variety of different exam techniques and skills including multiple choice. They are suitable for the Stage 1 exam.
The group will be limited to 8 children.
Full details of the Tiffin Schools Admissions Arrangements can be found on the school’s website. However, in all cases:
Those scoring highest in Stage 1 tests will be invited back to sit Stage 2.
Papers are set in English & Maths.
The stage 1 papers are marked by computer.
Dates:
Mon 3 August & Tue 4 August 2026
Mon 24 August & Tue 25 August 2026
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: £180
To book: Please book using the ‘schedule’ below. Please only book one 2-day course.
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What we offer:
Entry to schools at 7+ is increasingly competitive, and this workshop is an excellent way for children finishing Y1 to improve their skills in the holidays, so they return in September ready to tackle the Autumn term and their final preparation for their entrance exams.
The 7+ workshop runs over 2 mornings and it’s aimed at improving overall skills in English, Maths and Reasoning.
Session one: Comprehension technique, essay writing skills, verbal reasoning and ongoing reminders about grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Session two: A variety of maths topics including both mental maths and written questions.
The workshop is limited to 8 children.
Date: Mon 27 and Tue 28 July 2026 (both days)
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: £180
To book: Please book using the ‘schedule’ below.
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What we offer:
We have two creative writing courses:
Ocean Adventure (Y1-3)
Secrets of the Deep (Y4-6)
These are an ideal opportunity to fire up your child’s imagination and help them become budding authors, let their imaginations run free or to encourage and develop a love of writing.
Courses can be a very beneficial way for children to learn in a fun and stimulating environment. Outside of their normal school environment and peer group, they often lose their inhibitions and realise they can achieve more than they think!
The courses link literacy activities under a common theme, encouraging the children to explore different genres and find interest and excitement in the world of writing.
Dates:
Mon 10 August or Tue 18 August 2026 (Y1-3)
Tue 11 August or Mon 17 August 2026 (Y4-6)
Time:
10am - 1pm (Y1-3)
10am - 2pm (Y4-6)
Cost:
£90 (Y1-3)
£105 (Y4-6)
To book: Please book using the ‘schedule’ below.
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What we offer:
Our Problem Solving course focuses on mathematical word problems for children in Y4-6.
Problem solving forms a large part of the 10+ and 11+ maths entrance exams.
Many children struggle to interpret wordy maths problems, and need help understanding what the question is asking them to do.
This course explores different techniques for unravelling those difficult questions and give the children useful strategies they can apply.
Dates:
Tue 4 August 2026
Tue 25 August 2026
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Cost: £60
To book: Please book using the ‘schedule’ below.
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What we offer:
Our Maths GCSE Booster course is for students finishing Y10 to consolidate key areas.
It’s aimed at boosting the skills and confidence of pupils so they can kick start a successful start to the Y11 GCSE Maths curriculum.
Run by a very experienced Maths teacher, the course is split into two sessions covering different topics in each, so you can book into one or both sessions.
Dates:
Mon 17 August 2026 - Session A (algebra, geometry and trigonometry).
Tue 18 August 2026 - Session B (numerical methods, problem solving and statistics).
Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Cost: £90
To book: Please book using the ‘schedule’ below.
To book:
Individual lessons: Book Individual Lessons Online. These can be arranged with one of the members of our team, including specialist teachers from our Laidlaw Hall team.
Summer holiday courses and workshops: Courses will be added to the ‘schedule’, and you can book courses online.
Questions? If you have any questions, or you’d like to discuss our holiday courses, please Contact Us.
We accept tax-free childcare and childcare vouchers
“Our seven-year-old son attended the English workshop during the holidays. He came home excited, enthusiastic and motivated, and looked forward to going back the next day. Thank you.”
Individual Lessons in Maths, English, Reasoning, Science and Spanish
1:1 tuition is available for general support or with a specialist teacher for those with special educational needs. Lessons are available for all school ages.
Revision Lessons for GCSE and Common Entrance
Use the Easter break for extra revision support for upcoming exams. We teach children on an individual basis in a wide range of subjects taught by specialist teachers. Build a bespoke timetable as lessons are booked by the hour for as few or as many as you wish.