Online programmes and holiday courses

Autumn term 2026 Online After-School Programmes

This Autumn term we're running three small-group online writing courses led by experienced and popular Inkhead Tutors Emma Gosnell and Lorna Briggs.

Each programme consists of weekly 1-hour sessions on the same day and time, held via Zoom, designed to build specific key skills over the course of the term.

As with our summer courses, all three programmes are limited to just six pupils, allowing every child to receive a strong level of individual attention.

Online Creative Writing Programme: Midnight Mysteries Autumn Masterclass

Ages 7-10
Mondays, 5:15-6:15pm (BST)
Week commencing 14th September to week commencing 30th November
No sessions during half term (weeks commencing 19th October and 26th October)
£175
Maximum 6 pupils

Join us this autumn for Midnight Mysteries, an exciting creative writing masterclass where young writers will investigate strange events, uncover hidden clues and create their own gripping mystery stories.

Across ten weeks, pupils will explore the essential building blocks of great storytelling through imaginative games, discussion and dedicated writing time. Along the way they will develop vivid characters, atmospheric settings, suspense, plot twists and satisfying endings, while building confidence in expressing their own ideas.

Our online masterclasses are designed to foster a genuine love of creative writing in a warm, encouraging environment. With a maximum of just six children, every pupil receives individual feedback, guidance and plenty of opportunities to share their work and develop as a writer.

Whether your child already loves writing or simply has a vivid imagination waiting to be unlocked, this course offers the perfect opportunity to develop creativity, confidence and lifelong writing skills.

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About Lorna

Lorna is a qualified and highly experienced English teacher with over ten years' experience teaching pupils across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, both in schools and online. Passionate about literature and storytelling, she creates calm, supportive lessons where every child feels confident to contribute, take creative risks and enjoy the writing process. Alongside teaching English, Lorna also runs creative sewing workshops for young people, reflecting her belief that imagination and creativity flourish across many different forms of expression.

Online 11+ Creative Writing Masterclass with Lorna

Years 4-6
Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15pm (BST)
Week commencing 14th September to week commencing 30th November
No sessions during half term (weeks commencing 19th October and 26th October)
£199
Maximum 6 pupils

Help your child develop the creative writing skills that make a real difference in competitive 11+ entrance exams.

Led by experienced English teacher Lorna, this specialist online masterclass helps children develop imagination, structure, vocabulary and the confidence to turn great ideas into high-scoring stories. Through expert guidance, inspiring writing prompts and carefully designed challenges, pupils learn how to write with originality, clarity and flair while strengthening the skills assessed by leading grammar and independent schools.

Sessions combine engaging discussion, model examples, dedicated writing time and personalised feedback, giving every child practical strategies they can apply immediately in their own writing. With a maximum of just six pupils, every child receives individual support in a calm, encouraging environment where they feel confident to experiment, improve and grow.

Suitable for pupils in Years 4 to 6 at the time of the course, this programme is ideal for children preparing for 11+ creative writing assessments or for any young writer looking to take their storytelling to the next level.

Build stronger writers, richer ideas and greater 11+ confidence, all from the comfort of home.

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About Lorna

Lorna is a qualified and highly experienced English teacher with over ten years' experience teaching pupils across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, both in schools and online. She specialises in preparing children for 11+ entrance examinations and has helped pupils secure places at highly regarded independent schools through expert teaching, thoughtful feedback and a calm, supportive approach. Her lessons combine high expectations with genuine encouragement, helping children develop both exceptional writing skills and lasting confidence.

11+ Creative Writing Masterclass with Emma

Years 4-6
Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15pm (BST)
Week commencing 14th September to week commencing 30th November
No sessions during half term (weeks commencing 19th October and 26th October)
£199
Maximum 6 pupils

Prepare your child for success in 11+ creative writing with one of Inkhead's most established and popular online tutors.

Emma's specialist online 11+ programme helps children develop imagination, structure, vocabulary and the confidence to turn great ideas into high-scoring stories. Through expert teaching, inspiring writing prompts and carefully structured activities, pupils learn how to write with originality, clarity and flair while strengthening the skills required by leading grammar and independent school entrance exams.

Drawing on years of 11+ tutoring experience, Emma uses a blend of creative writing techniques, short comprehension activities and focused writing challenges to familiarise pupils with the style of tasks they are likely to encounter in competitive examinations. Her passion for classic literature also encourages children to broaden their reading, enriching both their vocabulary and their ideas.

Each session combines discussion, model examples, dedicated writing time and personalised feedback in a supportive online environment. With a maximum of just six pupils, every child receives individual attention and practical strategies to help them grow in confidence and achieve their potential.

Build stronger writers, richer ideas and greater 11+ confidence, all from the comfort of home.

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About Emma

Emma is an Oxford English graduate and one of Inkhead's most experienced online 11+ tutors. Before moving into education, she spent many years writing and editing for The Telegraph and also developed English language teaching resources for Pearson while living in Hong Kong.

Since 2016, Emma has helped pupils of all abilities develop their reading and writing skills, preparing many for competitive 11+ entrance examinations. She combines academic expertise with a warm, encouraging teaching style, helping children build confidence while developing the sophisticated vocabulary, comprehension and creative writing skills that set exceptional candidates apart.