Educator
A qualified teacher of Religious Studies, Philosophy and Ethics, Mike taught in Hull, Banbury, Dursley and Middleton Cheney -
and continues to work
as a trainer and tutor.
He has taught across years 7-13 (including GCSE Philosophy and Ethics; GCSE Islam; and A level Philosophy and Ethics, Biblical Studies and Buddhism).
Mike is an experienced GCSE Senior Examiner, the author of innovative Religious Studies schemes of work, and of an introduction to New Testament Greek.
He is an INSET trainer, a theological lecturer and a personal tutor.
He is also an experienced supply teacher in just about every subject -
even, on one occasion, teaching girls' dance in a Convent School!
Theophilus Tutoring
Mike
holds a Master's degree in Biblical Studies and Doctrine from the University of Oxford
trained to teach Religious Studies at the University of Hull, with distinction (subsidiary Maths.)
is listed as a qualified teacher with the Teaching Regulation Agency 81/69490
holds current DBS clearance Update ID C 2159189228
has for many years been an examiner at GCSE level
has written innovative schemes of work at KS3, 4 and 5, and is a consultant to and director of a provider of 11 plus resources
maintains INSET training: most recently in child and vulnerable adult protection, COVID care, young people's mental health, and domestic conflict
is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors
has many years' experience as a secondary supply teacher
is an experienced & insured personal tutor: for 11+, KS3 support, GCSE and A level RS, and undergraduate theology.
is a published author
In retirement - and at a more leisurely pace - Mike continues to work as:
... an INSET trainer
... and as a Tutor in Theology
My tutoring charges are modest: £40 p.h. for 11+,more for GCSE / A level.
I'm happy to do a first
tutoring session at a
discount, to see if a
particular student
feels that they will
benefit from
working with me.
I support, and wholeheartedly commend, he work of Fairview Education - a charity working in Cheltenham and Gloucester to provide free 11+ tuition for families who would not be able to pay for this. If you coupod support their work(financially, or throguh tutoring) - know a family who might benefit fromwhat they offer - click on the logo below.
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... a personal tutor
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... as a visiting lecturer
I support and commend the work of Fairview Education - a charity working in Cheltenham & Gloucester to provide free 11+ tuition for families who would not be able to pay for this. If you could support their work (financially, or by tutoring) - or know a family who might benefit from what they offer - click the logo
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The Eleven Plus process for Gloucestershire Grammar Schools
This information is accurate
to the best of my knowledge -
but please check with your chosen school!
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The seven Grammar Schools in the Gloucestershire area (Pate's,Denmark Road, Ribston Hall, Sir Thomas Rich, The Crypt, Marling and Stroud High) share the same exam. for all (provided by GL).
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This can be sat at any school, and used to apply for any.
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There are two 55 minute papers, both multiple choice - one one English and Verbal Reasoning, one on Numerical Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning.
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Competition for entries varies considerably between the schools.
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Applications for 2025 are now closed.
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For entrance in 2026, current Y5 students will sit the exam. at the start of Y6 - this coming September.
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Registration for this must be by June 2025.
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Exact dates and more info can be found the the Gloucestershire County Council site:
Parents say:
"Mike has used a wide range of his own resources to support the tutoring. Mike is very personable and enthusiastic, and quickly he has built a great rapport with our son, making his sessions enjoyable and keeping our son’s attention! He has provided us useful feedback for us ... and positive reinforcement along with progressive learning points to him ...
Parents say:
... In our experience of tutoring, our son is certainly responding the most positively with Mike. Highly recommended."
Parents say:
"Mike is a great tutor. He adapted his style of teaching to suit our child. Although we started late with a tutor he was able to teach our child the main points to consider for the 11 plus. He was engaging and always polite. He was flexible with the hours we needed him for. I would definitely recommend him."
Parents say:
"We cannot recommend Mike highly enough. He works patiently, diligently, and kindly with our son (8 years old) with just the right measure of friendly authority. We explained to Mike about our son`s particular needs and Mike has responded with planned lessons that encourage our son to progress steadily, thereby building his confidence ...
Parents say:
... (despite our son's age) we decided to start early to give him the best chance to succeed. We feel that with Mike`s positive encouragement, our son has the best chance of succeeding and that he will gain massively from the improvements that we are already seeing Mike bring across the whole range of subjects that are covered in the 11+ test. Mike is a 5-star tutor!"
A school says:
"Mr Fuller is a talented and inspirational teacher. His lessons are marked by thorough preparation, highly visual communication, a high level of subject knowledge and genuine dedication to his students. His use of classroom display is outstanding in stimulating learning ...
A school says:
.... He uses his extensive personal collection of artefacts and teaching aids, together with effective questioning, and story-telling from his wide experience of the world of religion, to enthuse and motivate his students .... he is warmly appreciated by those he has taught ...
A school says:
.... Mr Fuller has produced some innovatory Schemes of Work, including new material on Middle Eastern Conflict; and comprehensive revision materials, including subject-specific podcasts. His expertise in examination assessment has contributed to successful examination results .... and he has given guidance and support to PGCE RS students from Oxford University and Oxford Brookes.”
