The 7+ Club
Next Steps to 7+
Focused preparation for Year 2 assessment confidence.
Next Steps to 7+ is designed for children entering the final stage of their 7+ preparation. The programme provides a focused and rigorous boost across English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, timed problem-solving and exam technique.
Advanced English, maths, reasoning and timed technique.
Who is this for?
For children entering the final stage of 7+ preparation
This programme is designed for children starting Year 2 in September 2026. It is ideal for pupils preparing for competitive 7+ assessments who need more advanced, targeted practice across the key academic and reasoning areas.
The course helps children strengthen accuracy, pace, exam technique and confidence while continuing to learn in a supportive, structured and encouraging environment.
What children will work on
Advanced preparation for confident 7+ performance
Next Steps to 7+ focuses on the higher-level academic, reasoning and exam skills children need as they approach their 7+ assessments.
Advanced English & Verbal Reasoning
Reading comprehension, inference, vocabulary, creative composition and verbal reasoning puzzles.
Advanced Maths & Non-Verbal Reasoning
Multi-step calculations, challenging word problems, mathematical reasoning and non-verbal pattern recognition.
Exam Technique
Timed practice, question strategy, accuracy, concentration and calm problem-solving.
Assessment Confidence
A structured, supportive environment that helps children approach competitive assessments with focus and resilience.
Focused and reassuring
Rigorous preparation without unnecessary pressure
The final stage of 7+ preparation should feel structured, purposeful and calm. Next Steps to 7+ gives children regular exposure to advanced questions and exam-style thinking while helping them build the confidence to perform at their best.
Available workshops
Next Steps to 7+ Workshops
Please choose between our term-time preparation and holiday workshops below.
Term-Time Preparation
Next Steps to 7+ Term-Time Workshops
Focused term-time preparation for students starting Year 2 in September 2026, designed to build confidence, pace and exam technique as children move closer to their 7+ assessments.
Next Steps to 7+: Weekly Term-Time Club- Thursday
Suitable for: Students starting Year 2 in September 2026
Location: St John’s Church, 152 Lansdowne Crescent, London W11 2NN
Time: After school: 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Our ten-week term-time course offers a highly structured yet encouraging curriculum ready for students who are in Year 2 and ready for their 7+ exams. We will be covering content needed before each exam as the term progresses. Each weekly session alternates between two core disciplines to keep young minds engaged:
English & Verbal Reasoning.
Maths & Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Autumn Term Dates
Thursday 17th September
Thursday 24th September
Thursday 1st October
Thursday 8th October
Thursday 15th October
HALF TERM BREAK
Thursday 5th November
Thursday 12th November
Thursday 19th November
Thursday 26th November
Thursday 3rd December
To support continuous development, children will receive a small piece of tailored weekly homework.
Holiday Workshops
Next Steps to 7+ Holiday Workshops
Intensive holiday workshops for students starting Year 2 in September 2026, designed to strengthen English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, timed problem-solving and exam confidence.
Monday 26th October- Friday 30th October
Suitable for: students in Year 2.
Time: 9:15am-1:15pm
Location: St John’s Church, 152 Lansdowne Crescent, London W11 2NN.
This five-day 7+ exam preparation workshop is suitable for students starting Year 2 in September 2026.
The 7+ exam preparation workshop will consist of 2 hours of English and Verbal Reasoning and 2 hours of Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning daily. There will be two small breaks and one longer break halfway through the day.
The English Club sessions will consist of comprehension, composition, verbal reasoning, and dictation and are tailored to cover and emulate the most up-to-date content in the examinations.
The Maths Club sessions will include mental arithmetic, written calculation questions, and problem-solving. Using questions from previous examinations, we will ensure the students are equipped to solve problems in a systematic and coherent way.
TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2026
Suitable for: students in Year 2
Time: 1:30PM-3:30PM
Location: St John’s Church, 152 Lansdowne Crescent, London W11 2NN.
This focused workshop is designed to help students prepare for the next stage of the admissions process. The session will include a mental maths test, spelling exercises, a creative writing task and a range of group activities similar to those used in previous years.
Students will also be asked a selection of interview-style questions to help them practise expressing their ideas clearly, communicating confidently and thinking on their feet.
The workshop is particularly suitable for students who have received callbacks from King’s College School and Westminster School, but will also be valuable for those who may be invited back to St Paul’s Juniors.
Throughout the session, students will have the opportunity to practise key academic and interpersonal skills, build confidence and become more familiar with the types of tasks they may encounter during their interviews and assessment days.
Parent feedback will be provided following the workshop.
Monday 14th December- Friday 18th December
Suitable for: students in Year 2.
Time: 9:15am-1:15pm
Location: St John’s Church, 152 Lansdowne Crescent, London W11 2NN.
Our Latymer Prep School 7+ Preparation Course is designed for Year 2 pupils preparing for the Latymer exam in January/
The course will focus on developing the core skills required across English and Maths with particular emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary, creative writing, problem solving, arithmetic and mathematical reasoning. Pupils will work through challenging, exam-style questions designed to build confidence, accuracy and independence under timed conditions.
This is a high-paced course suitable for pupils who already have secure foundations and are looking to refine their skills and gain focused preparation ahead of the Latymer 7+ assessments.
Holiday workshop focus
Our Next Steps holiday workshops are designed to give rising Year 2 pupils a focused, rigorous boost as they enter the final stage of their 7+ preparation.
Progress & feedback
Keeping momentum between sessions
To maintain steady progress, children may receive targeted tasks or homework between sessions. Specific goals and feedback can be provided to help parents understand their child’s development and confidence as assessments approach.
Not sure whether Next Steps is the right level?
If you are unsure whether your child should join Next Steps to 7+ or another programme, please contact us and we will be happy to guide you towards the most suitable option.