Parents will surely be aware of the newest craze amongst children… ‘fidget spinners.’ These gadgets were originally designed to help children with autism, ADHD and other special educational needs, however now that these toys have become a global frenzy, parents and teachers are beginning to question their place within educational environments. With exams placing children in a Read More …
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 …
Did you know that Pi ( π ) can be calculated to over a trillion digits? As it is an irrational number, it will continue infinitely and do so without repetition. That’s pretty amazing, right? To celebrate this incredible number, we have come up with a Pi Day Puzzle for you to have a go at! Why Read More …
The day we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! It has been a tremendous journey for all of you embarking upon the 11 plus and I would personally like to say a huge congratulations to everyone on behalf of KSOL, for putting so much time and hard work into the whole process. Below, I have supplied 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 …
Today, people all over the world are celebrating Valentines Day! Hundreds of thousands of people will be giving and receiving gifts of chocolate, flowers, jewellery and cards. But did you know that in America alone, people spend around $18 billion on valentines treats each year?! Different countries all have different traditions – for example, if you Read More …
Although the government has announced that it will release a response to the ‘schools that work for everyone’ consultation in the Spring, The Grammar School Heads’ Association (GSHA) has released a document detailing meetings with government officials suggesting new grammars may open by 2020. As the Managing Director of an 11 plus education company based Read More …
As it’s National Story Telling Week, KSOL tutors are celebrating by telling us about their all time favourite children’s books! In this post, our tutors reveal their favourite children’s books to encourage and inspire their students! For Paul, nothing beats the realms of magic and fantasy: “I would have to recommend The Witches by Roald Read More …