Embarking on the 11+ Plus Entrance Exam journey with your Year 5 child? As parents, you play a crucial role in guiding and supporting your child through this process. We’ve put together a ‘KSOL tutor checklist’, to ensure your child is confidently prepared at this stage. Start a Word Bank of New Vocabulary Why does Read More …
As a parent, guiding your child through the journey of education is a role filled with challenges and rewards. One of the pivotal moments in this journey is the 11+ entrance exam. Preparing for such a significant milestone can be daunting, but one of the best ways to prepare is to enrol onto a KSOL Read More …
The 11+ examination is a critical milestone in your child’s education, determining whether they secure a place at a grammar or independent school. The process can be challenging, but with the right preparation, your child can approach the exam with confidence. Here at KSOL, our team of qualified teachers have produced a guide to help you 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 …
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 …
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 …
At the end of January 2015, The Department of Education published the performance league tables for secondary education in the UK. Gloucestershire schools faired very well with 60.8% of pupils achieving 5 GCSE passes (grades A-C), 4.2% higher than the national average (BBC Education). Additionally, at the very top of the ranking, was Gloucestershire school, Read More …