One learning journey · England Years 1–11
Maggie: one AI learning companion from Year 1 to Year 11 — including 11+ and GCSE
You decide. We plan. They practice.
Help your child build confidence through focused questions, feedback and a useful next step. Homework Magic brings everyday practice, 11+ preparation and GCSE revision into one connected place, with optional AI explanations when extra help is needed.
Important: Maggie supports study routines and website guidance. Magic Coach offers optional AI text and voice learning explanations with the relevant subscription. AI can make mistakes; it does not replace a qualified teacher or guarantee exam grades or school admission.
One place to learn as your child grows
Build confident foundations
Practise Maths, English and other curriculum topics in manageable sets. Parents can follow progress, review mistakes and choose printable practice.
Keep everyday learning on track
Continue with subject and topic practice for the transition to secondary school, using feedback to identify which skills deserve another go.
Prepare for GCSE
Revise GCSE Maths, English Language, English Literature and science topics. Question practice builds skills alongside school-set texts and exam-board specifications.
11+ preparation: from choosing schools to practising skills
Parents face two separate decisions: which schools to explore and which skills to practise. Homework Magic brings the tools together while keeping school admissions rules distinct from learning recommendations.
AI School Finder — free planning
Find and compare grammar, state and private schools. Build a parent-ranked Application List, explore published admission criteria and review available exam dates. Where a rule is not verified, the finder should say so rather than promise eligibility.
11+ Coach — targeted preparation
Use Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning practice, diagnostics and mock exams. The 11+ Coach can help guide study, while parents remain in control of their preferred schools. Full AI 11+ coaching and advanced features require Max.
For September 2028 school entry, many 11+ tests take place in 2027. Requirements differ by school and region: always check the school's official admissions information. Read the 2028 preparation guide.
Homework Magic vs a traditional private tutor: which helps most?
Families do not need to choose only one. A qualified human tutor can recognise emotions, adapt nuanced explanations and work through extended writing or complex misconceptions. Homework Magic is especially useful for regular independent practice between lessons.
| What matters | Homework Magic with Maggie | Traditional human tutor |
|---|---|---|
| When support is available | On-demand practice whenever the family has time; optional AI help subject to access. | Personal instruction during booked sessions, with guidance between sessions depending on tutor. |
| Learning pace | Repeat topics, revisit mistakes and take short practice sessions without booking. | Can adjust pace and methods live based on the child's responses and confidence. |
| Feedback | Automatic marking for supported question types; optional AI explanations that should be checked. | Human judgement, nuanced feedback on writing and direct discussion of misconceptions. |
| 11+ and GCSE | Practice libraries, revision topics, 11+ tools and a connected school-planning route. | Can tailor teaching to a specific child's school, assessment, confidence and exam technique. |
| Cost | Free core practice and school planning; Plus/Max for specified AI and advanced 11+ features. | Usually session-based fees that vary by tutor, location and subject. |
| Best fit | Frequent practice, progress visibility and a learning routine parents can manage. | Complex learning barriers, individual teaching and specialist personal support. |
A balanced approach: try short Homework Magic sessions regularly; bring persistent questions, exam-writing issues or confidence concerns to a teacher or qualified tutor. There is no reliable guarantee that either approach alone will produce a particular result.
A simple learning routine: you decide, we plan, they practice
- You decide: choose the year group, priorities and — for 11+ — the schools your family is considering.
- We plan: use Homework Coach and 11+ resources to find a sensible next topic or worksheet, informed by practice progress and available school information.
- They practice: your child answers questions, checks supported answers, revisits mistakes and builds confidence over time.
- You review: look at progress, adjust priorities and involve a teacher or tutor when more individual support is needed.
What's free and what needs a subscription?
| Feature | Access |
|---|---|
| Core Years 1–11 homework practice and supported automatic marking | Free core learning resources |
| AI School Finder: exploring schools and planning applications | Free |
| General Magic Coach AI explanations and voice/text help | Plus or qualifying higher tier |
| Full 11+ Coach AI guidance and advanced 11+ preparation | Max; some starter 11+ practice is free |
Availability varies by feature and subscription. Check current pricing and entitlements and how Homework Magic uses AI.
How Maggie and Magic Coach help with a question
Children start by trying their worksheet independently. For supported question types, Homework Magic can mark their answer and show what needs another attempt. Where the family has an eligible Plus or Max subscription, Magic Coach can explain a method in English or Mandarin by text or voice.
Maths
Ask why regrouping works, then try another calculation on your own.
Reading and English
Find the evidence behind an inference before answering the next question.
Chinese learning
Ask curriculum questions in Mandarin or English, including supported Jinan University Chinese study.
Voice recording stops after 120 seconds. The AI may make mistakes. Avoid entering a child's address, passwords or sensitive personal information into a tutoring question. Read our AI safety and limitations guide and privacy notice.
Frequently asked questions
Can Maggie support a child from Year 1 through GCSE?
Homework Magic offers England-focused Years 1–11 practice, including GCSE-age work. Maggie helps families navigate learning, while optional Magic Coach supplies AI explanations where entitled. Schools and exam boards may vary in their requirements.
Can an AI tutor replace a private tutor?
No AI service can reliably replace the personal judgement of a qualified teacher or tutor. Homework Magic is useful for accessible practice, supported marking and progress tracking; human support remains important for nuanced feedback, confidence and complex needs.
Does Homework Magic include 11+ exam and school application help?
Yes. Free starter 11+ practice is available, and AI School Finder helps parents explore schools and organise a shortlist. Advanced AI 11+ coaching requires Max. Always verify admission rules and dates with the school.
Is Maggie completely free?
Core curriculum practice, ordinary website guidance and School Finder planning can be used free. Magic Coach AI homework explanations require Plus and full AI 11+ tutoring requires Max. See the pricing page for details.
Does it guarantee 11+ success or GCSE grades?
No. Practice and explanations can help pupils prepare, but performance depends on many factors. Homework Magic does not guarantee examination results or a school place.