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 …
Breaking News – Four schools in Manchester have announced the formation of a joint Grammar School consortium. The four schools are: Urmston Grammar, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Sale Grammar School and Stretford Grammar School. The joint consortium will ultimately run one single 11+ entrance examination for students who wish to apply to any of Read More …
Technology, whether we like it or not holds a persistent presence in every day life. Take a second to think about our society; smart phones/tablets and the internet are the first things that come to mind. We surround ourselves with these things. In fact, you would be hard pressed to walk down the street, catch a 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 …
The teaching union NUT is demanding that the 2016 SATs for KS1 and KS2 be suspended after exemplification materials are released too late in the year and present unrealistic standards. In September 2015, the government released a framework for teachers to use as a guide towards preparing their children for SATs. However the recent release Read More …
With the rising population resulting in an increase in classroom sizes, more parents are turning to external tuition providers to secure their child’s education. However, there are currently lots of options in educational resources including online courses and one to one tuition. With so many choices available, it may be hard to understand what methods Read More …
Plan the year ahead with a little help from KSOL. KSOL’s team of tutors have highlighted some key points within the year to help you organise the next 6 months of your child’s 11+ preparation. Set a starting point: Get your child to sit a KSOL mock exam so that you can benchmark progress for Read More …
Sitting an exam is a stressful experience. Many parents may feel concerned about adding pressure onto their child by entering them into mock exams, especially as they are so young and it is so early in the year. However, entrance exams are different to those that children may sit in school so it is vital Read More …