Your child can write well. They just haven’t been shown how yet.
Since 2014, Joycellyn Akuffo and the 11 Plus Essay team have helped more than 1,000 children secure places at grammar schools and top independent schools — including Sevenoaks, St Paul’s, Dulwich College, JAGS and Trinity. The difference, in almost every case, was the writing
Every course includes The Story Desk workbook — posted to your door..
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1,000- Plus Children Helped – and Counting!
Does This Sound Familiar?
Your child sits down to write and the page stays blank — the ideas just will not come.
Written feedback from tutors is vague and confusing — your child reads it, nods, and makes the same mistakes again.
You are not sure their writing is good enough for the specific school you are targeting.
You worry they will freeze in the exam room when it matters most.
Every Course Includes The Story Desk Workbook — Posted to Your Door
The Story Desk — Your Child’s Writing Workbook
When you enrol in any 11 Plus Essay writing course, The Story Desk workbook arrives at your door within 2 working days. Inside: your child’s writing tasks printed in A4 exam format — the same size as the real exam paper — spiral bound, with planning space and writing lines on every page. When your child finishes a task, they scan it and upload it through the QR code printed on the page. Within 48 hours they receive their Editor’s Review — a personalised video from Joycellyn going through the work line by line. The tutor session ends and disappears. The Story Desk stays. Every completed page is a record of your child’s progress — a workbook full of writing they can be proud of.
How It Works
Trusted By Parents Who Used Our Courses To Get Their Child Into Their Dream Schools!
Trinity School
The best 11+ writing course we’ve used. It’s more than video tutorials – it includes grading and marking. The focus on Trinity’s exam was exactly what my son needed. The video feedback was incredibly insightful. Highly recommended!
– Emily
James Allen’s Girls (JAGS)
This course was a lifesaver! We were so confused about the JAGS two-task format. The lessons are detailed but easy to follow. The video feedback was brilliant – like having a tutor in our living room.
– Sarah
City of London School for Girls
My daughter had no idea how to structure a discursive essay for the CLSG exam, so this course was just what she needed. The video marking showed her exactly how to build a strong argument. Essential!
– Tom
Try Our Approach and See!
Your First Session
One lesson. One marked assignment. One expert review. Try the full experience before you commit. Your First Session gives you a genuine taste of the complete 11 Plus Essay experience. Your child watches an expert video lesson, completes a writing assignment, and submits it for marking. Within 48 hours, you receive a personalised Editor’s Review — a detailed video feedback session from Joycellyn, going through your child’s work line by line. What’s included: – 1 expert video lesson – 1 writing assignment – 1 personalised Editor’s Review (returned within 48 hours) Suitable for Years 4, 5 and 6.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Editor’s Review work?
You upload a photo or scan of your child’s written work.
Joycellyn records her screen as she reads and annotates the work, talking through her thought process, identifying areas for improvement, and praising what’s done well. You receive a private video link — your child’s personalised Editor’s Review — to watch as many times as you like.
Who are the tutors?
Our marking team is led by Joycellyn Akuffo, a journalist, an experienced 11+ tutor and founder of Geek School Tutoring, with years of experience helping children gain entrance to top London independent and grammar schools.
Are the courses suitable for grammar school exams too?
Yes! While our school-specific courses are tailored to independent schools, the core writing skills taught are essential for Stage 2 grammar school exams in areas like Bexley, Kent, and for super-selective grammar schools that have a writing component.
What happens after Your First Session?
There is no obligation to continue. You will receive your child’s Editor’s Review and can use it to guide your preparation. Many parents are so impressed with the detail and clarity of the feedback that they choose to enrol in a full writing course.
