Year 4 — Building Strong Foundations
The groundwork year. We build genuine understanding across every subject, so nothing is rushed and confidence grows naturally.
Every topic: a worked example (Anchor), guided practice reusing the structure (Frame), then the child's own independent work (Model).
Year 5 — The 39-Week Run-In
The intensive, carefully paced final preparation — gradually building from teaching and practice to full, timed mock papers.
A face-to-face lesson plus an online session, with structured homework in between — the rhythm that carries a family to exam day.
The Summer Bridges — six weeks, steady practice, no pressure
Each programme year begins with a gentle six-week bridge over the summer holidays — little and often, so everything stays warm without losing the summer.
Year 3 → Year 4
A first taste of all four subjects in short, friendly daily steps — building the habit and the confidence before the Foundations year begins.
Year 4 → Year 5
A six-week consolidation programme that carries the work of Year 4 into the 39-week run-in — steady practice that keeps every skill warm.
Six weeks is enough to keep everything warm without losing the summer. Little and often works better than long sessions — aim for short, regular practice, and use the Parent Guide whenever you need it.