Your First Session: Try 11 Plus Essay for £27
Not sure if 11 Plus Essay is right for your child? Your First Session lets you try the full experience before committing to a course. One lesson. One writing task. One personalised video review from Joycellyn. All for £27.
Within 48 hours of your child submitting their work, you will receive an Editor’s Review: a detailed video of Joycellyn reading and annotating the writing line by line, explaining exactly what is working, what needs to improve, and precisely how to do it. This is not a grade. It is not a tick. It is the kind of specific, expert feedback that actually changes how a child writes.
What Is Included in Your First Session
Your First Session includes everything that comes with a full 11 Plus Essay course, condensed into a single experience so you can see the difference before you decide.
- One expert video lesson covering a key creative writing technique
- One writing task from The Story Desk workbook, completed in your child’s own time
- One personalised Editor’s Review video returned within 48 hours
- Suitable for Years 4, 5 and 6
How the Editor’s Review Works
Once your child has completed their writing task, they photograph or scan it and upload it using the QR code printed in The Story Desk workbook. Joycellyn then records a private video as she reads through the work, talking through every sentence. You receive a link to this video, which you can watch as many times as you like alongside your child.
The Editor’s Review responds to your child’s specific piece of writing: the choices they made, the mistakes they repeated, the moments where their voice came through. Parents consistently tell us it is the most useful feedback their child has ever received on their writing.
Why Video Feedback Works Better Than Written Marking
Most children receive written feedback on their work and do not act on it. They read the comments, nod, and make the same mistakes in the next piece. Video feedback is different. Joycellyn talks through the work as though she is sitting next to your child, making it easy to understand and remember. The improvement from the first to the second piece of writing is typically significant.
Who Is Your First Session For
Your First Session is suitable for children in Years 4, 5 and 6 who are preparing for 11 Plus entrance exams at grammar schools or independent schools. It is particularly useful for families who are at an early stage of preparation and want expert guidance on where their child currently stands and what to focus on. It is also ideal for families who have tried a general 11 Plus tutor but feel their child’s writing has not improved.
What Happens After Your First Session
There is no obligation to continue after Your First Session. You will receive the Editor’s Review and can use it to guide your preparation independently. Many families find the quality of the feedback so useful that they enrol in a full writing course. You can browse all available courses on the Writing Courses page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the writing task take?
Most children complete the writing task in 30 to 45 minutes. There is no time pressure. They write in their own time at home, using the lined pages in The Story Desk workbook.
How is the work submitted?
Your child photographs or scans their completed writing and uploads it through a QR code printed directly on the workbook page. It takes around two minutes.
Can I upgrade to a full course after the session?
Yes. If you would like to continue after receiving the Editor’s Review, you can enrol in any of the full 11 Plus Essay writing courses. The cost of Your First Session is not deducted from the course price, but many families find the session alone worth the investment.