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Meet the team: Emily Kendall

11+ Exam Specialist

With 16 years of experience in tutoring, Emily Kendall has helped hundreds of students achieve success in their 11+ exams. As a CSSE expert tutor, she specialises in preparing students for grammar schools in Essex and beyond. Emily’s tailored approach ensures every child is given the personalised attention they need to thrive.

Emily was educated at two of the top CSSE schools, Colchester County High School for Girls (CCHSG) and Colchester Royal Grammar School (CRGS). With straight A*s and As in her GCSEs and A Levels, Emily went on to study Economics at The University of Warwick. During her time at university, she tutored children preparing for Stratford Girls’ Grammar School and King Edward VI, and this passion has continued throughout her career.

Emily’s expertise isn’t limited to the CSSE. She has extensive experience coaching children for a range of 11+ exams, including CEM, GL, ISEB, and private school admissions. Her deep understanding of these exam boards allows her to offer expert guidance, helping children prepare for the specific requirements of each test.

Meet the team: Ollie Morton

Lead 11+ tutor

Ollie is Emily’s lead 11+ tutor and has known Emily since they were 6 years old. He mainly teaches Year 5 classes but also teaches year 3 and 4. Ollie takes a lot of the online classes, held on Zoom. He is a qualified teacher (completing a PGCE course) and has a degree in History and American Studies. Ollie has been teaching in Primary Schools for over 10 years in Key Stage 2, from Year 3 to Year 5. He has been working with Emily for 4 years now and has assisted many children through their 11+ preparation and into a grammar school.

Meet the team: Sarah Chamberlin

Expert tutor

Sarah, our expert tutor teaches Year 3 and Year 4 children, in person and online. She also writes and runs all the Year 4 and Year 5 mock exams. She has previously worked in primary schools covering all ages but predominantly Year 6, supporting many children through their SATs.

Meet the team: Gemma Barrett

Expert tutor

Gemma runs our EYFS, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 classes. She has over 15 years of experience working with children in a variety of settings. She specialises in working with children in EYFS and Key Stage 1 and has a wealth of experience in supporting children from nursery to Year 3. Gemma is an engaging and inspiring teacher who has successfully supported her own two boys through their 11+ and into a top grammar school.

Meet the team: Luke Kendall

Expert tutor

Who is Luke Kendall?
Luke Kendall is an experienced GCSE and A level Maths and Further Maths tutor with an A* in GCSE Maths, A* in A level Maths, A* in A level Further Maths and First Class Masters Degree in Mathematics from Warwick University.

Business Manager

Meet the team: Crystal Morton

Crystal is our business manager. She works in our office tirelessly to assist in the day to day running of the business. This involves everything from replying to emails to managing session swapping. She liaises with Emily constantly and can always be found either in front of a spreadsheet or on the phone to Emily.