We know preparing for the 11 plus exam can be hard and testing at times, sometimes as a parent you can often question if you are doing the right thing. thats why we have a dedicated section to providing parents with sound 11 plus advice.
A lot has changed in the primary school curriculum over the past couple of years, and more recently in the way SATs are assessed. As a result, it is natural that many of you will be feeling anxious about the upcoming SATs. With less than a month until the exams start, you may be worried about Read More …
The build up to National School Offers day in March can be one of the most stressful experiences as a parent. It may also be the last big decision you make about your child’s school career. With just 4 months until the entrance exams take place for grammar and independent schools, you may be worried about Read More …
It has been announced that from September 2018, Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools will be changing 11 plus exam provider. This change, starting with children currently in Year 4, will affect 11 plus entrance exams from September 2018 and beyond. After moving to the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM at the University of Durham) in Read More …
Half term – What a great chance for children to spend some time outside of the classroom! Whether they’re at holiday club, going on day visits to cultural, historical & educational places, or visiting family and friends, it’s fun all around! However, for those of you with the 11 plus in just 6 months time, Read More …
If you live in an area in England with selective Grammar Schools, then you will have the opportunity to enter your child for the 11 plus. There are now around 163 Grammar Schools remaining in England and these predominate areas like Buckinghamshire, Kent, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Trafford, Lincolnshire, Greater London and Gloucestershire to name a few. Read More …
The 11 plus is a set of entrance exams taken by children at the age of 11 (or the beginning of Year 6) when applying to selective Grammar or Independent Schools. The exams are designed to test a child’s academic ability and often include sections in Maths, English, Verbal skills, Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR) and on Read More …
The Christmas holidays are always a busy and exciting time. However, when you’re preparing for the 11plus or SATs, the importance of keeping your child’s brain active never quite leaves the back of your mind. The key to keeping your child engaged is to be creative; you will soon find a variety of different ways Read More …
The results are in! If you haven’t had them already, you’ll be set to receive your child’s 11plus entrance exam results this week. Whatever the outcome, you will need to make some important decisions about which schools to place on your school preference form. But how do you decide what to place on the list? Read More …
Important – changes to Independent School entrance exam dates! The following schools have recently announced their plans to move entrance exams from January 2017 to Oct 2016: KES – King Edward’s School & KEHS – King Edward VI High School for Girls. Edgbaston High School for Girls and Solihull school are also in talks about moving their Read More …
This is a question we’re often asked as tutors, however the answer entirely depends on your child. This does not mean to say that you cannot determine how much preparation they require. You need to gain a realistic insight into where their 11+ education is currently at (whether they are in Year 4 or Year 5). Read More …