Now Booking: 11+ English Summer Revision Club

A 6-session course for Year 5 children preparing for autumn 11+ exams.
Mondays 20th July to 24th August, 10am to 11am.

Limited spaces available.

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  • Is your child sitting entrance exams and in need of support with English?
  • Are they stuck for ideas or need a confidence boost when writing?
  • Are they worrying about the exams?


If you answered yes to any of the above, then you're in the right place!

About Me

I’m Alima, a qualified teacher and 11+ English specialist.

After a decade in the classroom and teaching small group classes, I saw how many children struggled with the vocabulary and English skills needed for 11+ success, and how stressful it could be for parents to support them at home. That is why I founded Bright Minds Club, an English tutoring service for children preparing for the 11+ exam, built around the belief that children learn best when they feel supported, confident, and motivated.

My goal is to help as many children as possible reach their academic goals, whilst making the 11+ process a little less stressful for families.

I support children sitting the 11+ in three ways:

1. Weekly live classes in English and vocabulary during term-time and school holidays

2. A self-paced recording and resources membership for children who prefer a more flexible path

3. One-off masterclasses and workshops targeting specific 11+ skills

Alima, Founder of Bright Minds Club - 11+ Tuition
More about me

11+ Vocab Booster Club

This membership helps your child build the strong, confident vocabulary needed for 11+ success. 

In the 11+ Vocab Booster Club, children develop deeper word knowledge, learn how to use ambitious vocabulary accurately and grow in confidence through clear, engaging 30-minute lessons designed and taught by me, an experienced 11+ teacher.

Two flexible ways to join the 11+ Vocab Boost Club membership : 

1. Live option

Children attend a weekly 30-minute live lesson. You have the option of joining either every Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

- Monday at 6pm-6.30pm (limited spaces)

- Tuesday at 5.30pm-6pm (NEW)

Wednesdays at 5pm-5.3PM (NEW)

Live sessions provide structure, routine and gentle motivation, where vocabulary is explained clearly, practised together and revisited to help it stick. 

2. Self-paced option

If live sessions aren’t suitable, children can access pre-recorded mini lessons and resources instead. This allows families to work through the same high-quality content in their own time, with no fixed schedule. 

Both options provide structured practice, expert guidance and child-friendly explanations, helping vocabulary truly stick - while taking the pressure off parents.

Upcoming Masterclasses and Workshops

Free 11+ Vocab Guide

Not sure where to start? Download my free guide and discover simple, practical strategies to help your child build the vocabulary they need for the 11+ exam. No cost, no strings attached.

Download the Free Guide

What Happy Parents Are Saying:

“I'm really pleased we found Alima (which, surprisingly I did via instagram).

Her lessons and courses are well planned and communicated, which gave me confidence in advance of her teaching and the learning outcomes.

Alima builds a lovely rapport with her students, and has helped build my daughter's confidence in contributing answers and to discussion. My daughter first tried the free vocabulary builder sessions, which were valuable in both learning new words, and getting a sense of where to focus. She then did the 6 week English course, which has helped develop and strengthen my daughter's English skills.

I would gladly recommend Alima I find her warm and approachable, creating a positive learning environment, combined with well planned lessons to build and strengthen English skills.”

Parent of Year 4 Student

“Alima is a first class teacher and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She connected with my daughter immediately and made the lessons both fun and impactful with her intuitive teaching style and creative materials and activities.

She also provided structured and clear feedback on progress and areas of focus which was really helpful. My daughter absolutely loves her and looked forward to every lesson which I think really says it all. Thank you so much.”

Parent of Year 4 Student

“Alima is an exceptional teacher who has a great talent for explaining difficult concepts in a way that is both clear and engaging. Her patience and positive attitude creates a supportive learning environment where my daughter feels encouraged to ask questions and engage deeply with the material. Alima is incredibly dedicated, responsible and always well-prepared for her classes. She plans her lessons, incorporates diverse teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, and continuously seeks innovative ways to enhance my daughter’s learning experiences. I would highly recommend her!”

Parent of Year 5 Student

Thinking of Joining Bright Minds Club?


Whether you are unsure which class is right for your child, want to find out more about how I can help, or have a question about the 11+ exam process, I would love to hear from you.


Simply send me an email and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Email Me: [email protected]