What’s included in the 11-plus NVR test? (with examples)
Ever since the state school eleven plus test was introduced in the 1940s it's been subject to various changes. The eleven-plus came into being as a way of selecting which children should be…
What’s tested in the eleven-plus school entrance exam?
What's in the 11+? If you're thinking about preparing your child to take an eleven-plus test to secure a place in a grammar or independent school, you may have already googled or asked…
What are the names of different baby animals?
Are you a parent who's set their sights on getting your child into a top UK grammar school or independent school? That's great, but did you know that MOST children who sit an…
How to pass the eleven-plus: 10 steps for success
Here's how to pass the 11+ When looking through various Facebook posts of parenting groups I'll often see posts from parents asking about 'how to pass the 11+' or 'what does my son/daughter…
How should my child prepare for the eleven plus?
Preparing for the eleven plus school entrance test can be a daunting task, but with the right approach and resources, your child can excel in the test and secure a place at one…
When in September are the eleven-plus tests?
Q: When in September are the eleven-plus tests? A: Eight months from now (if you're reading this in January) Yup, if you're a parent of a year 5 child, in EIGHT months (plus…
What’s the collective noun for : 2023
What's the collective noun for... There are very many collective nouns, or to use their more correct name, nouns of assemblage, that are used to describe specific groups of animals. Some of them…
7 ways to build eleven plus exam confidence in your child: 2023
7 ways to build eleven plus exam confidence As a tutor, I'm often asked by parents how they can help their child to do better with their eleven-plus preparation, so they'll ace their…
23 time management tips for eleven-plus success in 2023
It's about this time of the year that parents start looking for time management tips for eleven-plus success. This is because, if your little 'un is anything like the vast majority of children,…
4 interesting book gift ideas for your eleven-plus child 2023
Book gifts for eleven-plus children Keeping your child engaged with their eleven-plus preparation is never easy and, if your child is like most other children, they'll probably have 101 other things they'd rather…