School entrance experience

Rosie has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:

• Dulwich College
• Latymer Upper
• Bute House
• Putney High School
• South Hampstead High School

Most recently, Rosie has supported students to successfully gain entry to Dulwich College and Putney High School. She can prepare students for all components of the entrance exams: Numeracy, Literacy, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning and Interview preparation.

Rosie's biography:

Rosie is an enthusiastic, creative teacher with a primary PGCE and qualified teacher status. Her focus is on building children's confidence and enjoyment of learning in order to help them succeed.

Since qualifying, Rosie has worked as a class teacher across a range of year groups. Her experience includes teaching phonics, early reading, all subjects across the primary age-range and exam preparation at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. In her last post, Rosie was Head of Spanish and was responsible for delivering the Spanish curriculum to all primary year groups.

Rosie is experienced in teaching children who are new to English, children on the ASD spectrum and children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Having trained through the highly regarded Teach First Leadership Development Programme, Rosie has an excellent understanding of the most current educational research and teaching methods.

Rosie has recently left the classroom to become a full-time tutor, specialising in preparation for entrance exams (7+, 8+ and 11 +). She has been working closely with Owl Tutors to create resources to support tutors and parents in preparing children for entry to schools at 7+, 8+ and 11+.

As well as entrance exam tuition, Rosie also works as a home-school teacher. She has provided home-school tuition for a number of students and is experienced in planning and delivering individualised home-school programmes.

When tutoring a pupil, Rosie believes that forming a strong, positive relationship with them is the first step to achieving success. She endeavours to make her lessons as engaging and creative as possible to ensure children are enthusiastic about their learning. To her, it is vital that children enjoy their learning to ensure long-term success.

Before beginning her teacher training, Rosie studied Environmental Science and International Development, gaining a first-class BSc. Rosie then spent some months volunteering in Honduras before working in Mallorca and France for the summer and winter season. Outside of work Rosie enjoys learning languages and playing music.

Rosie's qualifications:

Rosie qualified to teach Primary education in 2016, and holds a PGCE from Sheffield Hallam University.

Recent testimonials:

"We are thrilled with Sebastian’s time with Rosie. She is magnificent and we think Sebastian benefits greatly. We adore her and she worked wonders with our son. "

Tuesday, 21st August 2018

Mother of student preparing to enter Year 2 at a new school

Rosie has written the following:

How to get into University College School at 7+

Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at University College School at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child to applying, exams and the interview process.

Rosie July, 2018

How to get into The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Girls’ School at 7+

Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at Haberdashers’ Aske’s Girls’ School at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child to applying, exams and the interview process.

Rosie July, 2018

How to get into The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School at 7+

Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child to applying, exams and the interview process.

Rosie July, 2018

How to get into South Hampstead High School at 7+

Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at South Hampstead at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child to applying, exams and the interview process.

Rosie July, 2018

How to get into North London Collegiate school at 7+

Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at North London Collegiate School at 7+? This guide tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child, to pre-tests, exams and the interview.

Rosie July, 2018

How to get into James Allen’s Girls’ School at 7+

Are you hoping for your daughter to win one of the places at JAGS at 7+? This guide tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child, to pre-tests, exams and the interview.

Rosie July, 2018

How to get into Forest School London at 7+

Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at Forest School at 7+? Read on! This guide tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child, to pre-tests, exams and the interview.

Rosie July, 2018

How to get into Chepstow House School at 7+

Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at Chepstow House at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child, to pre-tests, exams and the interview.

Rosie July, 2018

Primary home schooling: what should I teach?

The only legal obligation for parents who home school in the UK is to provide full-time education that suits the age, ability and aptitude of the child. The law does not stipulate which subjects should be taught or at what level. This blog provides information about the primary curriculum and recommends different approaches to primary teaching.

Rosie February, 2018

Home schooling and the law

One of the first things to think about when considering home schooling is the law: what are the legal requirements for home schooling and who is responsible for monitoring home education? This blog gives a brief overview of the current UK laws around home schooling.

Rosie February, 2018

My child is being bullied: is home schooling the right option?

An increasing number of people in the UK are choosing to home school their children due to problems with bullying in school. It is of course the natural reaction of a parent to want to move their child away from stressful or dangerous situations and shield them from harm. But is home schooling the right option for a child that is facing bullying?

Rosie February, 2018

11+ writing activity: use technology to inspire your child

In many families, technology is often seen as a distraction that prevents children from concentrating on their school work. However, if used well, technology can be a powerful tool to inspire children’s learning. Here is one exercise you could use to turn creative writing in to a fun and engaging exercise through the use of an iPad or laptop.

Rosie January, 2018

10 recommended reads for 6 to 8 year olds

Finding high-quality books which your child enjoys reading is the first step to ensuring they become good readers and writers.
This blog gives some 'must reads' for children aged 6 to 8. The books listed are both good quality texts and highly popular with children of this age group.

Rosie December, 2017 2 Comments

Making exam preparation fun

Children are naturally curious and inquisitive creatures who love to learn. However, the high expectations set by schools and the pressures created by exams can often lead children to see their learning as a chore. This post gives some tips and advice on how to foster a child’s natural enthusiasm for learning and keep exam preparation fun.

Rosie December, 2017