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- [What The Two Ronnies taught me about passing the 11+](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/what-the-two-ronnies-taught-me-about-passing-the-11/) - If you're new to the eleven-plus you might think the questions those fiendish examiners set are usually quite similar each year. It only takes a little digging through the data, however, to realise that every year or so Professor Quantum, the question master extraordinaire, delights in inventing new ways to test and trial those ever-eager
- [23 time management tips for eleven-plus success in 2023](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/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, they're probably not prone to having 'perfect' time management skills. Don't blame them, however, because good planning needs to come from you,
- [What are the names of different baby animals?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/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 11+ entrance test FAIL to get into their first-choice school? Yes. Most FAIL the test! Many end up at their parent's 3rd,
- [The Impending VAT on Private School Fees: A Concern for Parents](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/the-impending-vat-on-private-school-fees-a-concern-for-parents/) - Discover the implications of the Labour Party's proposed VAT on private school fees. Discover the steps you need to take to secure your child's school place
- [Does your child really need tutoring for 11+ success?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/does-your-child-really-need-tutoring-for-11-success/) - Have you ever heard yourself thinking this: "But my child's scores are all above average. Do they REALLY need tutoring to do well in the eleven plus?" If that's a question you're asking now, or have asked yourself recently, read on to find what my response would be - even if you don't like what
- [How will 'super-size' classes affect your child's education?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/number-of-children-taught-in-super-size-primary-school-classes-is-at-worst-level-in-ten-years-government-data-confirms/) - The number of children being taught in “super-size” primary school classes is the worst in a decade, official data shows and has been reported in The Telegraph today by Camilla Turner, education editor. More than one in ten pupils (10.8 per cent) aged between four and 11 are now taught in classes of 31 or
- [10 Easy Parenting Hacks to (More) Easily Fund Private School Fees](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/ten-top-tips-tricks-and-suggestions-from-parents-about-how-to-pay-for-private-school-fees/) - Sending your child to an independent school will involve making a significant level of financial sacrifice. There may be difficult choices to make, especially if this has been something you’ve been thinking about since they were born. It’s important therefore, to ensure that if you do want to send your child, or children, to private
- [When will schools reopen?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/when-will-schools-reopen/) - Whether schools reopen this year is the question that's key to both controlling the spread of Cornonavirus and also the financial impact of the delayed return to work of the UK's population. It appears, however, that we're still unsure as to when (or if) schools will be allowed to reopen before the end of 2020.
- [Why this Public School uses Football Scouts to find Bursary Pupils](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/leading-public-school-to-use-top-teams-football-scouts-to-find-poor-but-talented-bursary-pupils/) - o-educational independent boarding school located in Buckinghamshire has announced it's creating a new £100 million bursary fund for an initial 100 poor but talented pupils to be given an entirely free education. Poor but talented pupils To facilitate this, however, they require a steady in-flow of suitable prospective pupils, which is where football scouts might
- [How to help your child FAIL their 11+ test 2023](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-to-help-your-child-fail-their-11-test-2023/) - Are you setting your child up to FAIL their 11+ test? That's right, helping them to FAIL, to do badly, to make a mockery of their preparation? Many, very many parents are doing just that, right now. Maybe you are too. 10 top tips to help grab defeat from the jaws of victory Well, if
- [Proof that state schools teach less music than private schools](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/its-true-state-schools-are-falling-further-behind-the-private-sector-in-teaching-music/) - State schools are dramatically falling behind the independent sector when it comes to giving their pupils access to music lessons and learning musical instruments, the record industry has warned, according to this article in i news by Richard Vaughan. Research published today shows barely one in 10 schools in the most deprived parts of the
- [Worried parents braced for shock school fee increases](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/private-school-parents-may-soon-be-forced-to-cover-fee-increases/) - Parents with children at private schools should brace themselves for an increase in fees because of a big rise in the cost of teachers’ pensions, according to James Cooney, money editor, writing a recent edition of The Sunday Times. It's been identified that independent schools may need to raise as much as £191m a year
- [How private school parents fees are scammed by cybercriminals](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-private-school-parents-fees-are-scammed-by-cybercriminals/) - Parents with children in private schools have become the latest target of cybercriminals hoping to divert school fee payments of thousands of pounds into their own accounts. This recent article in The Telegraph by Amelia Murray explains how this issue has become a growing, but under-reported issue. Always check the payment details Once parents have
- [How earn as you learn apprenticeship degrees benefit pupils](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/russell-group-university-to-provide-earn-as-you-learn-apprenticeship-degree/) - The options for 'Earn as you learn' apprenticeship degrees have just improved, considerably. For those students (or their parents) who've previously agonised over whether to progress go off to university or straight into paid work, the partnership announced today will be welcome news. The first “earn as you learn” degree has been launched by a
- [How Banning University Unconditional Offers Will Affect Applicants](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/stop-unconditional-offers-for-university-applicants-to-apply-after-a-level-grades-published-review-to-consider/) - With plans for banning university unconditional offers for university places the higher education watchdog, The Office for Students (OfS), is to launch a major review later this year into the university admissions system, according to a recent article in The Telegraph by Camilla Turner, education editor. Eliminate 'pressure selling' of unconditional offers Concerns have been
- [Lawyers see parental legal disputes increase over school places](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/increases-in-legal-disputes-between-parents-over-where-to-send-their-child-to-school-reveals-leading-family-lawyer/) - here was an interesting article in The Telegraph today, by Camilla Turner, education editor regarding an increase in legal disputes over children's education. Making the 'right' decision regarding ones child's education is never easy, since there are often conflicting conditions and countervailing arguments for both sides. Is it any wonder, therefore, that there has been
- [Children’s commissioner seeks register for home ed children](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/childrens-commissioner-calls-for-a-register-of-all-home-educated-children/) - As someone who's been involved with home education across a range of year groups I'm always concerned when a government body suggests that more regulation of this area is for 'the public good'. According to the report recently released & referred to here in The Guardian, a small cluster of state schools may have chosen
- [How A-Level Music Provides Surprising Benefits For Students](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-a-level-music-provides-surprising-benefits-for-students/) - As a (very average) piano player myself, but coming from a family of excellent musicians I was disappointed to read that the average A-level Music class now has just three students, according to a recent study commissioned by the Royal College of Music (RCM) and the Royal Academy of Music (RAM). I'd suggest that this
- [The Reason why 'off-rolling' was Banned in State Schools](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/schools-to-be-stopped-from-off-rolling-problem-pupils-to-improve-their-league-table-results/) - Lizzy Buchan Political Correspondent for The Independent writes today that state school Headteachers will be forced to stop 'off-rolling' their problem pupils. They will be held accountable for the exam results of any students they exclude under a government shakeup aimed at reducing school expulsions. Too many exclusions Damian Hinds, the education secretary, is previously
- [How will private schools cope with impending £37m tax bill](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-will-private-schools-cope-with-impending-37m-tax-bill/) - First published in The Herald Scotland today by By Alistair Grant, Political Correspondent Information released by the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, proposals have been tabled to strip charitable relief away from independent schools. Previously estimated at "… around £5m a year …" fresh documentation reveals the figure to be significantly in excess of that initially
- [Eton state scholarships are available for the top students](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/etons-not-just-for-a-rich-elite-scholarships-available-for-the-best-state-students/) - An article was published recently by Helen Weathers in The Daily Mail detailing the success of a young boy from a council estate who has secured a place at Eton College on a scholarship for boys from deprived areas. New Foundation Scholarship As a successful candidate for the New Foundation Scholarship at Eton College, Schuyler
- [Is your private school ripe for Chinese investment?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/is-your-private-school-ripe-for-chinese-investment/) - An interesting article appeared in today's TES by Will Hazell regarding Chinese investment in UK private schools. In it he discusses how the opinion of the Independent Schools Council is that Chinese investors could be just the factor to 'save' some of the struggling British private schools Save our schools Barnaby Lenon, who now chairs
- [The school fees phishing scams all parents need to be aware of](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/parents-need-to-beware-of-school-fees-phishing-scams-when-paying-school-fees/) - In a recent article on the BBC news website details were published about how a fee charging school was targeted in a cyber attack which accessed parents' email addresses. Fraudulent emails sent from school accounts offered a 25% discount on fees for paying quickly via the Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Newcastle's Royal Grammar School a private independent
- [How new Chinese schools are set to Cause UK fee Increases](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/will-the-massive-increase-in-domestic-chinese-schools-mean-uk-school-fees-will-be-forced-to-rise/) - An article published recently in The PIE News by Patrick Atack outlines how international Chinese schools are changing schooling in their country. They referenced a report from British research firm ISC Research which outlined how there's been a move towards "an international style of education” in China, along with a noticeable increase in the amount
- [Is your child cleverer than a 1950's 11+ Grammar School pupil? (Free 1950 test papers)](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/is-your-child-clever-than-a-1950s-11-grammar-school-pupil/) - Grammar Schools One of the most regretted abolitions or most celebrated changes (depending upon your political persuasion) to the English schooling system was when the vast majority of educational authorities did away with their Grammar schools during the 1970s. Many people mistakenly believe that Grammar schools were not created until the Victorian era, around the
- [Will private schools be forced to quit the Teacher's Pension Scheme?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/will-private-schools-be-forced-to-quit-the-teachers-pension-scheme/) - At least ten private schools are in talks with a school leaders’ union about pulling out of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), with one major chain already set to move staff out, as reported by Jess Staufenberg in SchoolsWeek recently. This situation has been brought about by a black hole in the funding within the
- [How Parents in London Will Benefit From Bigger Schools in China](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/westminster-school-planning-to-increase-bursaries-from-5-to-20-of-students-once-new-chinese-schools-go-live/) - Plans by Westminster School to joint venture with a Chinese company to build schools in China will lead to more London pupils being able to receive bursaries. That's one of the benefits of the scheme, according to this article by The Economist. Westminster School, London has been involved in educating boys since being founded in
- [International award for dedicated King's Ely teacher, Dan Everest](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/international-award-for-dedicated-kings-ely-teacher-dan-everest/) - Dan Everest, Head of Computing and Digital Innovation at private school King’s Ely Junior School, has been awarded a ‘Digital Leaders Star Teacher Award’ by Childnet International. Childnet International is an organisation which works in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a safer place for children. The King's Ely teacher
- [Do Girls prefer Veterinary Training and Boys like the Rat Race?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/girls-prefer-veterinary-training-but-boys-like-the-rat-race/) - Veterinary training has the biggest gender gap of any university subject grouping, according to a recent article by Nicola Woolcock, Education Correspondent, in The Times. From James Herriot to Noel Fitzpatrick the popular image of a vet is a man with an authoritative manner getting his hands dirty. Such figures, however, are becoming an endangered
- [These 9 questions will to help select your child's boarding school](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/9-key-questions-you-need-answered-before-selecting-your-childs-first-private-boarding-school/) - Attendance at a UK boarding school is something is recognised as providing a wonderful start in a child's life. This is because within the UK we are blessed with a wonderfully good selection of private, independent boarding schools and day schools, each of which has its own special ethos or style. But which one is
- [Has middle-class parent grammar school 'land-grab' affected you?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/are-worried-middle-class-parents-planning-a-grammar-school-place-land-grab-when-new-places-become-available/) - In an article published by the Daily Mail recently on 10 February 2019 they commented that Schools minister Nick Gibb had announced extra cash for new grammar school places. It's alleged that almost 3,000 new places will be created out from a £50 million fund for new classrooms, with a separate £50 million fund designated
- [7 Reasons Why You Should Send Your Child to Boarding School](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/7-reasons-why-you-should-send-your-child-to-boarding-school/) - Of all the various questions that parents find themselves becoming stressed over, few of them divide people’s opinions more strongly than the issue of, “Should I send my child to a boarding school?” However many articles parents read, websites they look at or people they talk to, in the end this will always be a
- [How fewer scholarships and more bursaries will help all parents](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/private-schools-should-cut-scholarships-and-offer-bursaries-to-well-off-pupils-instead-says-head-of-top-independent-school/) - Bursaries, rather than scholarships, should be the prime method employed private schools to secure the best applicants. This would mean they'd be allocating their bursary funds more effectively to assist less well-off pupils, a leading headmistress has said, according to an article in The Telegraph by Camilla Turner, education editor. Emma Hattersley, head at the
- [Lies & Myths #2 "Independent Schools Operate in Their Own Little Bubbles”](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/lies-myth-busting-independent-schools-operate-in-their-own-little-bubbles/) - It's an unfortunate fact that only a small percentage of children with the UK are able to experience a private education from an independent school. For the majority of the population therefore, their opinions about the pros, and cons of private schooling can be unduly swayed by newspaper, or nowadays, websites who might be biased.
- [They key secrets about state education that politician won't speak about](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/what-no-politician-will-tell-you-about-state-education/) - Ninety-three percent of children go to state schools, only 7 percent attend private schools, so why do so many politicians continue to attack the independent sector? Surely it would be best to fix the larger part of the equation first. Perhaps it'd also be quite useful to see what works in the independent sector (or
- [How to find the perfect school scholarship for your child?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/do-you-know-what-types-of-school-scholarships-might-be-available-for-your-child/) - The concept of school scholarships is something peculiar to the Independent school system and since less than seven percent of children in the UK attend private schools, only a few students every year out of that small group are ever awarded 'scholarship places'. Accordingly, securing a place for their child in a school by achieving
- [13 Ways a Private Tutor in Peterborough Helps Your Child's Studies](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-will-a-private-tutor-in-peterborough-help-my-child/) - I don't know about you but as parents, we're always looking to do the best for our three children, but when it comes to selecting a tutor for them in Peterborough, wanting to do the best can cause any parent to delay ... delay and delay making a decision. I can appreciate that parents are
- [Hampton School pupils win the 2019 ESFA U18 Schools’ Cup](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/hampton-school-pupils-win-2019-esfa-u18-schools-cup/) - The 1st XI entered the School history books after victory in the 2019 ESFA U18 Cup. It is the first time that a team from Hampton, an independent school, has won this trophy and their success delighted Hamptonians far and wide. In addition to the many avidly following updates on social media, around 700 supporters
- [How this small village school is making other parents jealous](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/small-is-beautiful-proud-parents-overjoyed-entrance-exam-scholarship-success-pupils-plumtree-village-school/) - In a time when schools seem to be getting bigger and bigger Plumtree School stands out as a superb example of a traditional village school, with a family feel. We were pleased, therefore, to read this article in the West Bridgeford Wire recently which detailed the successes of Plumtree School. It's pleasing to note that
- [How to secure a bursary for your child (and what it actually is)](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/what-is-a-bursary-and-might-we-be-eligible-for-one/) - With the ever increasing level of fees charged by independent schools many parents are finding that their plans of sending their children to a particular prep-school and then onto a hoped for private school are having to be delayed or permanently shelved. All is not lost, however, since most private schools have bursarial arrangements, which
- [How Christ’s Hospital private school bursary was life-changing](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-a-bursary-from-christs-hospital-private-school-was-life-changing-for-this-pupil/) - When we speak to prospective parents about the life changing benefits of securing a bursary from a private school such as Christ's Hospital it's always great to be able to cite examples of pupils who have benefited in this fashion. Not just pupils we've helped, but others from different locations and backgrounds too. It was
- [25 Surprising 11 Plus Exam Myths That Just Won't Die](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/25-surprising-11-exam-myths-that-just-wont-die/) - Introduction During the time we’ve been working with families to support their children’s 11 plus exam preparation we’ve seen and heard many myths and misconceptions about Grammar schools. Some of those myths appear plausible, but when examined further it’s possible to see how believing them could well jeopardise a child’s chance of securing a place
- [Lies & Myths #1 "Independent Schools are Only for the Wealthy Elite"](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/lies-about-private-schools-independent-schools-are-only-for-the-wealthy-elite/) - All too often we hear people say that only the wealthy elite can afford to send their children to a private school. It's actually quite interesting to hear the various 'truths' about the UK's private education system that the general public believe are true. These 'truths' have often developed, either out of disinformation by organisations
- [How to overcome missing out on primary school offer place day](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/primary-school-offer-place-day-were-you-successful/) - Today is primary schools national offer day 2019 - did your child get the place you had requested?If your child was born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015, they are due to start primary school in September 2019. You must make an application for your child's primary school place.We'll assume, for the purposes
- [How parents find flexi-boarding fits their child's needs better](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/flexi-boarding-works-for-parents-to-fit-around-their-childs-extra-curricular-activities/) - A recent article in The Independent by Camilla Turner chimes well with what we've noticed when talking to first-generation boarding school parents, flexi-boarding is on the rise. Nick Wergan, headmaster at Steyning Grammar School in west Sussex and chair of the Boarding Schools Association (BSA), said that there has been a growth in the number
- [Lies & Myths #3 "Independent schools have no wider impact on society”](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/lies-myths-3-independent-schools-have-no-wider-impact-on-society/) - Since less than 8 percent of children attend independent schools, for most families the only 'information' they receive about private education is what's presented as news in the media. Oftentimes, these stories are one-sided and reflect commonly held biases between state and private education and continue to perpetuate various attitudes and beliefs about what it
- [11 crazy simple ways how to help your child study like a boss](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/11-crazy-simple-ways-how-to-help-your-child-study-like-a-boss/) - Schooling has never been in such turmoil Never before has it been so essential for a parent to understand how to help their child study at home. Beginning with rumours starting to circulate about what appeared to be an ‘unusual’ type of flu in China back in January, the world’s ecosystem rapidly fell apart and
- [Which Prep School is Right for your Child? How to Choose Easily](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/at-last-clear-unbiased-facts-about-how-you-can-choose-the-right-prep-school-for-your-child/) - Introduction We’re often asked by parents, “What is a prep school and where do they ‘fit’ in the private schooling system?” and so we hope this post will answer some of those questions for you too. When and why did Prep-Schools begin? Preparatory Schools or ‘Prep Schools’ as they are usually called, are UK private
- [New prep school opening for pupils in Kensington London SW7](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/at-last-parents-in-kensington-london-sw7-are-soon-to-have-a-new-independent-preparatory-school-around-the-corner/) - When we discuss independent education with parents they can sometimes feel it's ok to delay entering the fee paying sector until their child's of an age to go to a senior school. It's as if the idea of a pre-prep or a prep school is an 'extra', an early 'top-up' that can be dispensed with
- [This one word Defines what a Public School Education Provides](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/1-word-that-defines-what-a-public-school-education-offers-children-and-its-not-what-you-think/) - In a recent article in ie today, Michael Windsor, headmaster of Abingdon School, did much to destroy the often-touted belief that 'all' public school pupils carry themselves with an air of 'swagger'. Whilst that might have been true decades ago, it's no longer a relevant argument in 2019. As the headmaster says, the pupils of
- [Have you ever wondered why so many parents get a tutor for their children?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/have-you-ever-wondered-why-so-many-parents-get-a-tutor-for-their-children/) - Research by The Sutton Trust showed that in London more than two in every five pupils had received tutoring at some point in their education. Similar figures are found when assessing tutor-uptake in the home-counties too. In many locations is a case of limited supply of places creating ever-increasing competition to secure places in the
- [9 reasons why (all) parents need a tutor for their child](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/9-reasons-why-all-parents-need-a-tutor-for-their-child/) - I'm going to let you into a not so secret secret, ALL parents would benefit from having a tutor for their child. It's surprising, therefore, that choosing whether to have, or not have a tutor is one of the most difficult decisions faced by many parents. We know this because we’ve spoken to many parents
- [A quick test to see which boarding school's best for your child](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/which-boarding-school-is-best-for-my-child-co-ed-or-single-sex/) - When deciding upon whether to send your children to a boarding school one must also decide whether to consider a boys / girls only school, or a mixed / a Co-educational (Co-ed) school. Whilst historically all boarding schools would admit either boys or girls only, over time changes in educational styles, along with financial pressures
- [Here's How to Tell if Your School Has 'School Hopping Syndrome'](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/parents-have-you-heard-about-school-hopping-syndrome/) - An interesting article appeared in my inbox recently, regarding the infrequently discussed issue of 'school hopping'. According to the article in the HK Standard by Samuel Chan this is something which appears to be more of an issue with students from China or Hong Kong rather than from other countries. It may be driven in
- [How hard is it to prepare for an 11+ Grammar School Entrance Exam](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-hard-is-it-to-prepare-for-an-11-grammar-school-entrance-exam/) - Just how hard is it to prepare for an 11+ Grammar School Entrance Exam? At 7 Plus 11 Plus Tutoring we're all about teaching, tutoring and assessment, so let's start with a quick question. Which type of parent are you? Which of the following do you believe, A, B or C? A) "The grammar school
- [Notre Dame High girls only School in Scotland to go co-ed](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/notre-dame-high-school-the-last-remaining-girls-only-maintained-school-in-scotland-may-become-co-ed/) - An interesting article appeared last week in Holyrood, Scotland's current affairs magazine which highlighted that there will be a consultation, beginning on 18th March, to canvas opinions regarding converting Notre Dame High School in Glasgow to co-ed. It's currently girls only, as it has been since opening in 1897, although back then it had only
- [Footballing females can score with Liverpool's Football MBA](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/football-loving-females-can-score-a-scholarship-with-university-of-liverpools-football-mba/) - An article appeared recently in The Guide Liverpool detailing an amazing opportunity to secure a Football MBA for two football loving females. The University of Liverpool is offering two full-fee scholarships on its highly regarded Football Industries MBA (FIMBA) exclusively to female students, as part of Women in Football’s #WhatIf campaign. Tuition fees waived The
- [Best Grammar Schools London 2023](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/best-grammar-schools-london-2023/) - "What are the Best Grammar Schools in London?" Trying to determine the best Grammar School in London for your child is not easy. It's often only when parents first start to think about possible 'next' schools for their child, that they discover the range of options they might have to choose from. I say might,
- [Surprising Way That top Private School Boosts Student Well-Being](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/top-private-school-to-boost-student-well-being-with-new-course-based-upon-greek-philosopher/) - Colfe's School, a private school located in Greenwich, south London has turned to the teachings of Aristotle in an attempt to boost student well-being. In a recent article by Camilla Turner in The Telegraph she discusses how they're introducing a new course, which will be taught during PSHE lessons, to explore the importance of “virtuous
- [This is how Bolton School supports local economy by +£20m](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/bolton-school-contributes-over-20-million-to-the-surrounding-economy/) - According to an article in today's Bolton News by Saiqa Chaudhari their education reporter, research by Oxford Economics found that that in the last financial year Bolton School, contributed £22.1 million towards Bolton's gross domestic product (GDP). Further afield, Bolton School, a private school, contributes more than £33 million to the UK’s GDP, a figure
- [23 Key Issues You Must Know to Study & Pass GCSE Science (List)](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/23-key-issues-you-must-know-to-study-pass-gcse-science-list/) - How to study and pass GCSE science The study of science is evolving – and so too are the GCSE science exams. In order to secure a secure high grade pass in GCSE science it’s important that a student is aware of how the exam structure and format has undergone significant revision in recent years.
- [What Gardening Taught Me About 11+ Prep](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/what-gardening-taught-me-about-11-prep/) - My wife and I have recently moved house, so we've been out and about visiting over the last few weekends, going to some new, local garden centres to see what's on offer. On a sunny weekend stroll through my local garden centre, it struck me how much gardening mirrors the journey of preparing a child
- [Thinking of quitting the 11+? Read this](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/thinking-of-quitting-the-11-read-this/) - Thinking of quitting the 11+? Read this If you're like the majority of parents you've got too much to do and not enough time to do it all in. So sometimes (or a lot of the time!) it can feel like something's gotta give. And maybe that might mean you give up and stop thinking Thinking of Quitting the 11+ Race? Stop! Read this before doing anything else. Discover the steps to take to get back in front.
- [No, that's not what I meant](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/no-thats-not-what-i-meant/) - No, that's not what I meant One of the biggest challenges faced by children preparing for their eleven-plus is learning a wide enough vocabulary so they're not left high and dry in the English and Verbal Reasoning parts of the test. The English language is a veritable feast of words and the differences between two
- [How to get your child ready for the test](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-to-get-your-child-ready-for-the-test/) - How to get your child ready for the test For parents who are trying to get to grips with what's involved in the eleven-plus, the whole process can be a daunting task, especially when they realise what's at stake. Namely, to secure a place for your child in your preferred grammar school or independent school.
- [How to help your child to stop comparing themselves to others](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-to-help-your-child-to-stop-comparing-themselves-to-others/) - This topic is something which covers more than just the eleven-plus since this could help your child feel a lot more happy and settled inside, and that's got to be good. "And what surprised me was she was already achieving over ninety per cent." I was tutoring a student recently, a top-performing year five candidate,
- [Does Your Child Find Their 11+ Work Challenging? GOOD!](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/does-your-child-find-their-11-work-challenging-good/) - The 11+ IS meant to be challenging. Here's why One of the fascinating aspects of being eleven-plus tutors is my wife and I have the opportunity to speak with parents of children across a wide age range. Some parents contact us when their children are in years 1 or 2 (always good to gain an
- [Potential VAT on School Fees Sparks Concern Among Families](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/potential-vat-on-school-fees-sparks-concern-among-families/) - #post_excerptThinking about private schooling? The proposed VAT on school fees could change everything.
- [How will VAT affect your child's school place?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-will-vat-affect-your-childs-school-place/) - VAT on Private School Fees I'm sure you've seen the recent proposals by the Labour Party that if (or is it when?) they are asked to form the next government they will aim to remove various tax exemptions from private schools. The most relevant one to consider here is their plan to levy VAT on
- [Demystifying Independent School Bursaries: A Guide for University-Educated Parents](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/demystifying-independent-school-bursaries-a-guide-for-university-educated-parents/) - Education is a gift that lasts a lifetime, and as a university-educated parent, you understand the transformative power of learning. When it comes to providing your child with the best possible education, the cost can sometimes pose a challenge. Independent schools, renowned for their academic excellence, offer a potential solution through a mechanism known as
- [How to avoid your child suffering from 'over-tutoring'](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/can-a-child-have-too-much-tutoring/) - Beware of children's burnout The chair of The Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) has recently been quoted in an article in ie today as saying that parents should be wary of introducing too much extra tuition into their child’s life. Shaun Fenton, who is also head of Reigate Grammar School, said in an interview with
- [A National Tutoring Service won't cure this situation](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/a-national-tutoring-service-wont-cure-this-situation/) - An article has recently appeared on TES.com suggesting that now's the time to introduce a National Tutoring Service - something to support those disadvantaged pupils who are falling further behind in their education. The article was written by Lee Elliot Major, professor of social mobility at the University of Exeter, Emily Tyers is a teacher
- [If you have a spare laptop donate it today](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/if-you-have-a-spare-laptop-donate-it-today/) - The pandemic has forced all schools to close their doors to all but a very few pupils, namely those who have parents working in essential occupations, ... This has left the vast majority of pupils, to work out a way to link-up with their schools via online learning. This has therefore raised a further problem
- [Have you secured a place for your child at your first choice secondary school?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/have-you-secured-a-place-for-your-child-at-your-first-choice-secondary-school-2/) - Today is the day that parents all around the UK are logging onto their council's websites or checking their emails to see whether their child has been offered a place at their first choice for secondary school. For many parents it will have been a tense waiting period. In most towns and cities the 'best
- [Rydal Penrhos boarding school in North Wales stops admitting boarders](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/rydal-penrhos-boarding-school-in-north-wales-stops-admitting-boarders/) - In a recent article in The Daily Post by their reporter, Mari Jones, it was announced that Rydal Penrhos boarding school one of North Wales's oldest private independent boarding schools is set to become a day school as governors blame the current economic climate for the drop in boarders. Rydal Penrhos in Colwyn Bay has
- [Get these 8 questions answered - then select a boarding school](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/can-i-ask-you-some-questions-about-boarding-schools/) - For those who have either not experienced boarding themselves, or have visited friends (or friend's children) who have boarded, the idea of sending one's children away to be educated can seem rather unusual or un-natural. Never mind the fact that in the UK boarding schools have been operating for many hundreds of years, only a
- [Have you secured a place for your child at your first choice secondary school?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/have-you-secured-a-place-for-your-child-at-your-first-choice-secondary-school/) - Today is the day that parents all around the UK are logging onto their council's websites or checking their emails to see whether their child has been offered a place at their first choice for secondary school. For many parents it will have been a tense waiting period. In most towns and cities the 'best
- [Is it unfair to other parents and their children if I get my child a tutor?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/is-it-unfair-to-other-parents-and-their-children-if-i-get-my-child-a-tutor/) - Whether having a tutor is "fair" is something which we're often asked and before we can answer this I feel we need to put tutoring into the appropriate context. Tutoring, or augmenting a child's in-school learning, has been going on for decades. Many of us can recollect overhead conversations between our parents and those of
- [How to do algebra questions simply and quickly](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-to-do-algebra-questions-simply-and-quickly/) - How to do algebra questions simply and quickly Students of all ages can sometimes come unstuck when manipulating questions which involve algebra. I recently recorded this video which outlines a few steps that may be helpful if you or one of your children finds algebra difficult. It's not just year 4 or year 5 students
- [What subjects are in the 7+ entrance exam?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/what-subjects-are-in-the-7-entrance-exam/) - What subjects are in the 7+ entrance exam? What subjects are in the 7+ entrance exam is one of the questions we are asked the most and so in this post we’ll provide an outline of what your child may be required to prepare for. We say ‘may’ because each school can set their own
- [Why your child will benefit from tutoring](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/why-your-child-will-benefit-from-tutoring/) - As I'm sure you've noticed, the last few years of most children's education has been a whirlwind of open then closed schools, being taken, then not being taken exams and the one word which has been a consistent theme has been 'confusion'. Confusion as to how good your child was doing in school Confusion as
- [Help me prepare for the eleven plus: 2021 update](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/help-me-prepare-for-the-eleven-plus-2021-update/) - Preparing for the eleven plus: 2021 update 👔 Are you a parent who's finding all of this "eleven plus stuff" mind-boggling, because if you are, you're not alone. It seems like every few days we receive a message, email or voicemail from a distraught parent who's pulling their hair out trying to decide what's best
- [Examples - How To Pass Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests 2021](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/examples-how-to-pass-non-verbal-reasoning-tests-2021/) - Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests If you're reading this then most probably your children are currently in years 3, 4 or 5 and they're preparing for a Grammar School entrance exam. If so then there's a strong possibility they'll be required to pass a test of Non-Verbal Reasoning, or, as many parents call them, "those funny, weird,
- [The #1 reason why learning English is so much harder than Maths for Grammar School Exams (2021)](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/the-1-reason-why-learning-english-is-so-much-harder-than-maths-for-grammar-school-exams-2021/) - Whenever we first speak to parents regarding supporting their child's journey towards taking a Grammar School exam we'll always ask something along the lines of, "Are they better at maths or English?" And most times they'll reply, "Maths." And there's a reason for that. Maths is the 'easy' one For most children, whether English is
- [Top 30 Best Performing UK 11+ Grammar Schools (2021)](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/top-30-best-performing-uk-11-grammar-schools-2021/) - We're often asked what is the best performing UK 11+ Grammar School, and that's a hard question to answer. Every school is different. They have their own, individual ethos, focus and rationale. This means that whilst one child could go on to thrive in a particular Grammar School, another child might find they don't fit
- [Will your child fail this 'easy' memory test for the 11+ in 2022?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/will-your-child-fail-this-easy-memory-test-for-the-11-in-2022/) - Here's something which can turn up in either the maths or VR part of an eleven plus exam and many year 5 students don't know this information - does yours? It's learnt via the old rhyme that most (of us) adults have learned, in one form or another, to remind us how many days are
- [Yet more attacks by the media and politicians at private schools](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/will-the-media-and-politicians-ever-stop-taking-pot-shots-at-independent-schools/) - As anyone who has had more than a superficial involvement with independent schools will know, they are not all bastions of upper-class superiority. The one theme connecting them together is simply that they are all different. They're not all one big 'old boys network', nor are they a place pupils go until it's time for
- [How Rounders Girls can Compete and Win Big](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-rounders-girls-can-compete-and-win-big/) - Rounders England (RE), that stalwart champion of all things rounders-related, has launched a national rounders competition for a selection of specific school types, with the aim to both build team spirit and also challenge players in the highest levels of amateur competition. Four competition categories The competitions are separated into the categories of primary, secondary
- [7 ways to build eleven plus exam confidence in your child: 2023](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/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 actual year 6 tests, for entrance into their senior schools in year 7. Historically, when asked, there used to be two key
- [4 interesting book gift ideas for your eleven-plus child 2023](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/4-interesting-book-gift-ideas-for-your-eleven-plus-child-in-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 be doing, instead of their next piece of revision. "But mum, I did lots of work after school yesterday." They say. "Can't
- [Shocked parents discover school's closing; might yours be next?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/scottish-parents-shocked-discover-private-secondary-girls-school-suddenly-close/) - Parents were shocked to discover that their children's school has suddenly announced it will close. According to an article published in The Herald Scotland, one of the last Scottish private schools for girls is to shut. It's often the case that the smaller private schools suffer from a steady decline in pupil numbers. This in
- [Is it ever ok to cheat or lie on a university application?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/is-it-ever-ok-to-cheat-or-lie-on-a-school-college-or-university-application/) - If money was not an issue, would you cheat and pay to get your child into a school, college or university, even if you know they weren’t capable of passing the entrance criteria? Many parents have been there, the "What can we do to get our child into THAT school?" position. For most of us
- [How to help my child pass the 11+? (2022)](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-to-help-my-child-pass-the-11-2022/) - Reality check: Maybe your child isn't that clever after all. Maybe they aren't '11+ calibre' and won't, in the end, get into 'that' school you want them to get into. "How to help my child pass the 11+?" The reason I'm writing this post is because, over the last few days I've been seeing many
- [What's tested in the eleven-plus school entrance exam?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/whats-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 in some parenting groups, 'What's in the 11+?'And if you have, you might have been surprised by the variety of answers you've
- [How should my child prepare for the eleven plus?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/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 of the top grammar schools or independent schools in the UK. One of the first things to consider when preparing for the
- [When in September are the eleven-plus tests?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/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 a little bit more for those pesky indie tests) all that preparation they've been doing can be ditched (and you'll get all
- [What's the collective noun for <animal> : 2023](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/whats-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 are in common usage and therefore your children may already know them (eg a flock of sheep, a plague of locusts and
- [How to pass the eleven-plus: 10 steps for success](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/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 need to study to pass their tests' and whilst many parents receive useful answers, some fall a little short of covering all
- [Shock, horror, the government plans to teach maths to age 18](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/shock-horror-the-government-plans-to-teach-maths-to-age-18/) - "Nobody needs good maffs these days." It's interesting to see the old "Should we 'make' children learn maths up to 18?" is rearing its ugly head once again. (In case you missed it I'm referring to this article from the BBC referencing Rishi Sunak's stated ambition to get all students up to 18 all clued
- [What's included in the 11-plus NVR test? (with examples)](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/whats-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 more suited to higher level studies (Grammar School) or a less challenging level of study (normal school). (That's a VERY simplistic way
- [Curious English Surname Pronunciations, A guide to](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/curious-english-surname-pronunciations-a-guide-to/) - The English language contains a variety of rules around spelling, and just when children think they're getting to grips with those, they happen upon something even weirder, surname pronunciations. Take, for example, the sound ‘ough.’ Surely there's no confusion over something as simple as that, is there? Unfortunately not, because those four letters can be
- [What type of maths questions appear in the eleven plus?](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/what-type-of-maths-questions-appear-in-the-eleven-plus/) - We're often asked by parents who are thinking about having their child sit the eleven plus, what could come up in the maths paper? The answer to such a question is rather an 'it depends' one, because the level of maths questions your child may be expected to answer can vary, depending upon which school(s)
- [Does your child make any of these mistakes in their maths papers? {examples}](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/does-your-child-make-any-of-these-mistakes-in-their-maths-papers-examples/) - Children are inventive and can say, or write, the funniest of things. That's one of the reasons why we love them so much. Give them a question and, as sure as night follows day, they'll come up with an answer. Whether it's the correct one, however, THAT's sometimes the problem. So if your child's got
- [Common English words from other languages](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/common-english-words-from-other-languages/) - Whilst some languages and cultures are very focused on keeping the words they use 'pure' or 'original' (France and Japan for example) the English language has always been a melting point of mixtures of words begged, borrowed or more often stolen from other sources. Perhaps it's because we're an Island and have various factions take
- [Navigating UK Independent School Entrance Tests: A Comprehensive Guide](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/navigating-uk-independent-school-entrance-tests-a-comprehensive-guide/) - Introduction Embarking on the journey to secure admission to prestigious independent schools in the United Kingdom is an aspiration shared by many parents. These institutions are renowned for their academic excellence and holistic development approach. However, the path to these esteemed institutions often involves navigating the challenging terrain of entrance tests. In this blog post,
- [Knowing What to Quit and When: Balancing Hobbies and 11+ Test Preparation](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/knowing-what-to-quit-and-when-balancing-hobbies-and-11-test-preparation/) - A tale of two families Family One One November a few years ago I was contacted by some parents who had been following me on Facebook for a few months to ask about tutoring for their daughter for the next two years, to prepare her for a selection of independent school entrance tests. Living as
- [Unlocking a Brighter Future for Your Child with 11+ Entrance Test Success](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/unlocking-a-brighter-future-for-your-child-with-11-entrance-test-success/) - If you're like the majority of parents you've got too much to do and not enough time to do it all in. So sometimes (or a lot of the time!) it can feel like something's gotta give. And maybe that means you might want to give up the idea of getting your child into a
- [How to prepare your child for eleven-plus entrance test success](https://7plus11plustutoring.co.uk/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-eleven-plus-entrance-test-success/) - For parents, trying to get to grips with what's involved in the eleven-plus can be a daunting task, especially when we realise what's at stake. To secure a place for your child in your preferred grammar school or independent school. That's because, unlike GCSEs and A-levels, there isn't really an option for a resit to

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