November 1st marks National Authors’ Day, a day dedicated to the fantastic minds behind our favourite stories, characters, and lessons. As parents prepare their children for the pivotal 11+ exams, selecting the right reading material plays a crucial role. While these exams evaluate a range of skills, a strong grasp of the English language Read More …
Results week has finally arrived. After months of hard work, preparation and anticipation, the 11+ results are out. This day brings a mix of emotions for many parents and children alike. For some, it’s a time of celebration, and for others, it might be a moment of disappointment. No matter the outcome, it’s essential to 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 …
What is Pupil Premium? Pupil Premium is a policy that was pushed through by the Liberal Democrats in April 2011. The aim was to raise the achievement of disadvantaged children and close the gap between them and their peers. Over the last year, funding for pupil premium has increased dramatically, with over £2.5 billion going 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 …
The Grammar Schools in the Birmingham consortium, which includes the Handsworth and Sutton Coldfield grammar schools, have been discussing the date of the 11 plus entrance exam for 2015. It has now been set for Saturday 12th September. This is in line with recent changes proposed by Warwickshire grammar schools to have one single test, Read More …
1 entrance exam, 1 joint consortium. Children applying to Grammar Schools in Birmingham and Warwickshire to sit one exam? King Edward VI School, Stratford has released a revised admissions policy. One important change is the proposal for a joint consortium of Grammar Schools between Birmingham and Warwickshire. If this proposal is accepted then children applying Read More …