Romina Sharrocks

BSc, PGCE

Colin has 38 years' teaching experience. Earlier in his career he was responsible for devising CAT tests, the BSTS (British Spelling Test Series) as well as developing the real 11+ tests for the organisation now known as GL Assessment. In more recent years at SDE he has focused on delivering the Year 5 11+ Course. Colin is also a published 11+ author.

BA, MEd

Monica has over 20 years' teaching experience and has taught in both America and England.  She is a specialist Maths subject teacher.  During her teaching career she has held positions including Head of Year, Head of Maths, Literacy Coordinator and Head of Science.  She is now dedicated to teaching SDE's Year 5 Course.

BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE

Niketa has 22 years' of classroom teaching experience in both the independent and state sector. Before completing her PGCE she obtained a degree in Biological Sciences and a Masters in International Management. During her career she has held the role of Assistant Headteacher.

BEd

Phillipa has 40 years’ primary teaching experience including 15 years which have been almost exclusively devoted to preparing children for the 11+ tests, having joined SDE in 2009.  Since 2014 Phillipa has successfully developed the SDE 11+ Tuition Centre (franchise) in SW Herts.

BA, PGCE, NPQH

Janice has over 30 years' experience in primary teaching. She has held senior positions in school, including as Head of School, and alongside classroom teaching has worked on driving an increase in levels of attainment particularly in English, Reading and Maths.  

MSt Hist. (Dist.), PGCE, QTS and BSc Psych.

Anna has over 15 years of experience in the primary education setting. As well as achieving a PGCE in Primary Education she has also completed a Masters in History . She has undertaken the roles of Head of Maths and Head of History and also has experience with SEN students.