Stop Guessing If Your Child’s 11+ Writing Is “Good Enough.”
Your child doesn’t need more vague feedback. They need to be shown exactly what to do next.
✓ 10+ expert video lessons (instant access)
✓ A4 exam-format Story Desk workbook (posted to your door)
✓ Personalised Editor’s Review within 72 hours
Get a professional journalist’s line-by-line video critique of your child’s writing – plus instant access to 10+ expert lessons – for just £27.
No subscription · Suitable for Years 4–6 · GL, CEM & Independent Schools
★★★★★ Trusted by 1,000+ families since 2014
Helping children gain places at Sevenoaks, St Paul’s, Dulwich, JAGS, Trinity & more
The Problem
Does this sound familiar?
✗ Your child sits down to write… and nothing happens
✗ Feedback from tutors is vague (“add more detail”) but never shows how
✗ You’re unsure what schools are actually looking for
✗ You worry they’ll freeze in the exam
Most children don’t struggle because they “can’t write.”
They struggle because no one has shown them a clear method.
The Solution
This is different. This is The Story Desk.
Instead of generic lessons or rushed tutoring sessions, your child gets:
A structured system that builds real writing skill – step by step.
WATCH
Why This Is Different to Traditional Tutoring
Hear from Joycellyn — professional journalist, educator and founder — on exactly why The Story Desk gets results where traditional tutoring falls short.
Step 1
Learn
Access 10+ expert video lessons covering structure, planning, vocabulary, and exam technique.
Step 2
Write
Your child completes a task in the Story Desk workbook – printed in real exam format.
Step 3
Submit
Scan and upload in under 2 minutes using the QR code.
Step 4
Improve
Within 72 hours, receive a personalised Editor’s Review – a video of Joycellyn marking the work line by line.
Not a grade.
Not a tick.
A clear explanation of:
✓ what’s working
✓ what needs fixing
✓ exactly how to improve
SEE IT IN ACTION
What a Personalised Editor’s Review Actually Looks Like
This is real marking — line by line, with clear, specific steps for your child to improve. No vague grades. No generic comments. Just honest, expert feedback.
The Offer
Try the full experience – just £27
Here’s exactly what you get:
✓ 10+ Expert Video Lessons
(Instant access to core writing techniques)
✓ 1 Exam-Format Writing Assignment
(Realistic, school-level task)
✓ 1 Personalised Editor’s Review (72h)
(Detailed video feedback, line by line)
✓ Story Desk Workbook
(Posted to your door + digital access)
This isn’t a sample.
It’s the real system – start to finish.
No subscription. No obligation to continue.
What Parents Say
Don’t just take our word for it.
“My son got into Trinity – this was exactly what he needed.”
The video feedback was incredibly insightful. It showed him exactly how to improve.
– Emily
“Like having a tutor in our living room.”
We finally understood the JAGS format. The feedback made everything click.
– Sarah
“Essential for CLSG preparation.”
My daughter learned how to structure arguments properly for the first time.
– Tom
Why This Works
Why most tutoring doesn’t work
Why most tutoring fails
✗ Feedback is rushed or unclear
✗ No structure between sessions
✗ Skills don’t stick
Why this does
✓ Every piece of work is reviewed in detail
✓ Your child sees exactly how to improve
✓ Progress is tracked in a physical workbook
✓ Lessons + feedback work together (not separately)
The session ends.
The improvement stays.
ABOUT
Meet Joycellyn Akuffo
Journalist. Educator. Founder.
Joycellyn is a professional journalist, former BBC producer, and 11+ specialist who has helped over 1,000 families gain places at selective schools including Sevenoaks, St Paul’s, Dulwich, JAGS and Trinity.
She created The Story Desk because she saw the same problem over and over: children were being given generic feedback that didn’t actually show them how to improve. Her line-by-line video marking method changes that.
Joycellyn Akuffo
Founder, 11 Plus Essay by Geek School Tutoring
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a subscription?
No. This is a one-time £27 session. You can choose to continue afterwards, but there’s no obligation.
How quickly do we get feedback?
Within 72 hours, you’ll receive a personalised video review.
Is this suitable for grammar schools?
Yes. The writing skills apply to GL, CEM, and independent school exams.
What happens after I buy?
You get instant access to the lessons and instructions. The workbook is posted to you.
What if my child struggles with writing?
That’s exactly who this is for. We focus on clarity, structure, and confidence.
Final Step
Give your child clarity, confidence, and a real method for 11+ writing.
Start today with 10+ lessons and a full professional review.