Pippa

Pippa is an experienced senior leader and outstanding Year 6 practitioner with a proven track record of securing places at highly competitive grammar and independent schools. Currently serving as Deputy Head (Teaching and Learning) at a Berkshire primary school, she brings over a decade of Key Stage 2 expertise alongside specialist knowledge of the 11+ landscape including ISEB and GL Assessment papers as well as KS2 Maths and English and KS3 English. Pippa's tuition is targeted, structured and confidence-building, tailored precisely to each individual learner's needs. She is skilled at quickly identifying gaps in knowledge and adapting her teaching style accordingly, whether consolidating core KS2 skills or stretching able students towards 11+ and KS3 level work. Her meticulous attention to detail in English, honed through both classroom teaching and professional freelance proofreading, enables a precise focus on grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and written expression: the skills that set students apart in competitive assessments. Holding a B.Mus (Hons), PGCE and QTS, Pippa is a highly qualified, professional and reliable tutor who builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils and parents alike. She offers both in-person and remote tuition and is committed to helping every student reach their full potential.