Should You Hire a Student Tutor Or Is There Something More Important?
And why tutoring might not work… unless you do this first. Let me tell you about a conversation I had last week.A parent messaged me and asked a very common question: “Do you think student tutors are good? Or should we stick to more experienced ones?” A simple question. But it sparked a much bigger […]
5 EASY STEPS TO REVIEW YOUR CHILD’S MOCK TEST AND GUARANTEE A SCORE BOOST IN THE NEXT ONE
Preparing for the 11 plus is not just about giving your child endless mock tests. It is about learning from them. Done in the right way, each paper becomes a stepping stone that builds confidence, reduces stress, and lifts scores. Here’s how you can do it step by step. STEP 1. SET THE RIGHT CONDITIONS […]
5 Top Tips to Review your Child’s Mock Tests
Mock tests are important for your child to take before the real 11+ exam. Do not waste time and money on mock tests without doing a detailed review of each test. Your child must take at least 2 face-to-face mock tests and 10-15 online mock tests to be fully prepared for the real tests. You […]
What are the CAT4 Tests? A Guide for Parents
Revision v Fun: 7 Ways to Find the Right Balance This Summer
As the summer gets closer and closer (only a month to go!), parents find themselves facing a delicate juggling act—supporting their children in their exam preparations for the 11plus in September while also ensuring they have enough time off to relax and enjoy the much-anticipated summer holidays. Finding the right balance between revision and leisure […]
The 11 Plus Journey’s Guide to Rewarding Revision
As a student, exams will play a crucial role in assessing your knowledge and determining your academic success all the way through your time at school. Among what can be a stressful time, one key strategy stands out as your secret weapon to success: Revision. In this blog, we will show you our 7-step plan […]
11+ Course for Year 5 Parents- Getting ready for the tests
The 11-plus process can seem incredibly complicated. What should your child be learning? When should they be learning it? And how can we, as parents teach and support them through this tricky process? We are incredibly proud to announce that we’ve written an amazing course which will support all parents and carers and […]
11+ Application & Process Checklist FREE Download
An A4 printable checklist to plan out your 11+ test registration and preparation from June until the end of tests. It will keep you focused towards your goal of supporting your child through the 11-plus tests this summer. Write your affirmation in the space provided at the top of the page. An affirmation is a […]
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Recommended 11 plus physical resources
English Books from Galore Park, Collins and S&S. Available on Amazon: Reading and Comprehension Galore Park Reading and Comprehension Workbook Galore Park Reading and Comprehension 11+ Practice PapersCollins 11+ Practice BooksSchofield & Sims- KS2 Comprehension books InferenceBooks by First Past the PostFirst Past the Post Books 1, 2 and 3 Classic and poetryFirst Past […]