Welcome to Meta Prep

Where Metacognition Comes First

The complete online solution

Developing confident,
life-long learners

Focusing on SATs & 11+ preparation

All that you need in one place

Metacognition underpins
everything we do

We take a pupil-centred coaching approach in all our lessons

Metacognition toolbox

Our ‘Learning How to Learn’ course is suitable for pupils in Years 4 to 7. Delivered face-to-face and online by accredited ‘Cognitive Coaches’ teaching your students. Lessons offered at a time that suits your timetable.

We provide small, face-to-face online classes and 1:1 sessions for Years 4, 5, 6 & 7 pupils already attending school. Our online format means you can join us from anywhere!

Our Year 4 curriculum introduces the key metacognitive tools needed for success. This is the perfect foundation to develop higher order thinking skills. By linking core maths and English topics, pupils are ready and confident to tackle the challenges of the 11+ in Year 5.

We focus on the development of explicit thinking skills and processes by equipping pupils with a Metacognitive Toolkit to prepare them beyond school assessments and the 11+ exams. Each week, we cover the key topics required for the exams in Maths, English and Reasoning.

In Year 6, the focus is on specific school requirements and specialist papers to ensure that each child is fully equipped and prepared for 11+ success. Using our metacognitive approach, we create a bespoke plan for the final crucial months leading up to the 11+ exams to ensure success.

Our teaching approach

Our teachers take the role of ‘cognitive coach‘, based on the science of learning, and translate the theory of ‘what works’ into online classroom practice. Their focus is on developing independent, meta-learners able to succeed in exams, flourish in their destination schools and to thrive beyond the school gates.

The quality of our teaching is central to unlocking the potential of our students. That is why each of our teaching team, in addition to being a highly experienced trained teacher, is an accredited Thinking Matters ‘Cognitive Coach’, equipping them to deliver engaging online lessons using metacognitive tools, techniques and strategies.

Meet the team

Founder of Meta Prep

Arabella is passionate about progressive education and has used her more than 15 years of experience in state and private schools to found Meta Prep.

Head of Maths

Flora’s 15 year experience with a wide variety of assessment systems has provided her with ample knowledge of the selective senior school entry process.

Head of English

Jen has proven experience and success guiding pupils and parents through the 11+ during her 12 years at Pembridge Hall.

A trusted partner

Expert Teachers

METACOGNITIVE TOOLS

Measurable Progress

What our parents say about our team

Testimonials

“Thank you so much, we are totally convinced that everything Jen and the course did got William into Dulwich.”
Joe, Dulwich Parent

“A really versatile and valuable curriculum with fantastic teaching”
Olivia, Wycombe Abbey Parent

“The lessons with Mrs Dickenson have totally transformed Adhrit’s maths scores and confidence. Thank you”
Samina, Kent Test Parent

“We were very impressed with the teachers and my daughter was really well prepared for the Kent Test. She particularly enjoyed the varied activities so it didn’t feel like too much work”
Ludmila, Kent Test Parent

“My daughter enjoyed the course so much that on the last day she told me how sad she would be at not logging in to her lessons and how much she would miss it. The programme is well designed. Very experienced teachers that know how to engage with all the pupils in their care. As a parent you can see the results immediately after the lesson with the teacher.”

Helena, Woodford County Parent