One-to-One tutor for 11+ Entry Exams

[UkLife80]

One-to-One tutor for 11+ Entry Exams (to prepare for the Trafford Grammar Schools)
Hi all,
We are in the process of moving to Trafford in Manchester. My son is 8years of his age and will start Y4 in September.
I am planning for him to prepare for the 11+ Trafford Grammar Schools entry exams which will happen in two years (at the start of Y6).
Please could anyone suggest experienced tutors for one-to-one session in Altringham/Sale.
It will be good to know if you have personal experience of getting your children tutored from them!
What would be their rate/hour?
Once a week tutoring will be enough or twice a week will make difference?
Many thanks in advance.

If someone needs tutoring twice a week for two years to pass the 11+, then they are not going to be happy in the school.

Nothing wrong with spending time familiarising your child with the papers, and practicing them, but there is an "optimum" amount of tutoring, beyond which you are not helping the child.

Personally I would say one hour for one year is probably the maximum, or two hours a week for 6 months, if you prefer.

Its great that you are so keen to do the best for your son though, in the long run having your support is far more influential than tutoring or schools

It’s strange! We are moving house from London and there’s been a lot of competition at schools / college levels. I have seen parents in London having tuitions twice a week for their children long before their entry exams to grammar schools!
My eldest daughter got tuition once a week for 8 to 10 months prior to her exam but we struggled in that time span to cover the most! That’s why I am thinking for 2yrs in advance. Again it depends on children to children! Not all fingers are the same. As long as they enjoy working hard/tuition/study, it makes parent feel great.
Could you suggest any tutors with good reputation?