Profile
Ben
11+, Primary English, Creative Writing
A qualified primary teacher with over 15 years’ experience and a published novelist, Ben has prepared pupils for St Paul’s, Latymer, Harrodian and Radnor House.
Ben holds a BSc in Human Genetics from the University of Nottingham and a PGCE from Middlesex University. He has over 15 years of primary teaching experience in London, Bristol and Singapore, and is the published author of two young adult novels.
Ben specialises in 11+ preparation for leading independent and grammar schools, with pupils winning places at schools including St Paul’s, Latymer, Harrodian and Radnor House. After assessing each child’s strengths, he builds a bespoke programme covering English, Maths and Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. As an English specialist, he draws on his writing to develop creative writing, narrative structure, comprehension and vocabulary.
Ben’s teaching is personalised and centred on building confidence, balancing rigour with encouragement and games. Many families return to him for ongoing support.
Areas of Expertise
- 11+ English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Primary English and creative writing
- Reading comprehension
- Primary Mathematics
- 7+, 8+ and 13+ entrance
Positions Held
- Primary Teacher – London, Bristol and Singapore
- Published Author of two young adult novels
Qualifications
- PGCE – Middlesex University
- BSc Human Genetics – University of Nottingham
- Qualified Teacher Status
