Year 7 · English
Year 7 English Catch-Up Tutoring
Expert Year 7 catch-up tutoring — rebuild confidence, close gaps, and transition smoothly into secondary school.
Year 7 English is a genuine step-change from Year 6. At primary school, English is built around clear comprehension tasks, spelling tests and structured writing pieces. At secondary school, English Language and English Literature start to diverge: children are expected to analyse texts using literary terminology…
Sessions from £30/hr · Free 30-minute trial · No contracts
What We Cover
Each topic is taught with clear explanations and regular practice to build lasting understanding.
Study habit 1
Read for 20 minutes a day — any book the child enjoys, fiction or non-fiction
Study habit 2
Keep a vocabulary log of unfamiliar words with short definitions
Study habit 3
Practise writing a single PEE paragraph per week with feedback
Common gap 1
Writing structured paragraphs using PEE (point, evidence, explanation)
Common gap 2
Identifying and naming literary techniques (simile vs metaphor vs personification)
Common gap 3
Quoting from the text accurately in an essay, rather than paraphrasing
Why Choose Us
What sets Red Robin Learning apart
Diagnose before you drill
Every catch-up programme starts with a diagnostic lesson to identify exactly which gaps are holding your child back. We do not cover topics your child already knows.
Built around the school curriculum
Sessions use the child's current school textbook and follow the current topic — so every lesson supports this week's homework while closing longer-term gaps.
Weekly parent updates
A written note after every lesson: what was covered, how your child did, and what to reinforce at home. No mystery, no jargon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
My child was doing well in Y6 but has suddenly fallen behind in Y7. Why?
How long should a Y7 catch-up programme run?
What does a typical tutoring session look like?
What is PEE and why do secondary English teachers insist on it?
Should my child be reading classics at home?
Ready to get started?
Book a free 30-minute trial session. No commitment, no pressure — just a chance to see if we are the right fit for your child.
Questions? Get in touch — we are happy to help.
Common Year 7 Gaps We Fix
- Writing structured paragraphs using PEE (point, evidence, explanation)
- Identifying and naming literary techniques (simile vs metaphor vs personification)
- Quoting from the text accurately in an essay, rather than paraphrasing
Our 5 Year 7 Study Tips
- Read for 20 minutes a day — any book the child enjoys, fiction or non-fiction
- Keep a vocabulary log of unfamiliar words with short definitions
- Practise writing a single PEE paragraph per week with feedback
- Learn the core literary terms: simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, juxtaposition
- When reading, stop every page and ask "what is the writer trying to make me feel?"
Related Year 7 Catch-Up Pages
Part of our Year 6 to Year 7 transition support.