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Preparing a child to sit the 11+ can be confusing at the best of times, especially when this is the first child of yours to
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Newstead Wood Application Deadline: Registration will open from 1st May 2026 with the deadline of midnight on 30th June 2026. Application Requirements: The Supplementary Information Form (SIF) can …
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January to March
Now is a great time to work on comprehension and vocabulary, which many children struggle with. Try to play the Fish! card game (available in class) regularly at home and to work through our 11+ vocabulary list on a regular basis.
January to March
Now is a great time to work on comprehension and vocabulary, which many children struggle with. Try to play the Fish! card game (available in class) regularly at home and to work through our 11+ vocabulary list on a regular basis.
After 6 months off, the return to school in September is going to be mentally and physically challenging for kids, which leaves little time and energy for 11+ preparation. To avoid battles and burnout, we recommend working on 10-minute tests this September instead.
The video below is a summary video from the first of our vocabulary booster course. To watch the first full session video click here. Family …
January to March
Now is a great time to work on comprehension and vocabulary, which many children struggle with. Try to play the Fish! card game (available in class) regularly at home and to work through our 11+ vocabulary list on a regular basis.
After 6 months off, the return to school in September is going to be mentally and physically challenging for kids, which leaves little time and energy for 11+ preparation. To avoid battles and burnout, we recommend working on 10-minute tests this September instead.
The video below is a summary video from the first of our vocabulary booster course. To watch the first full session video click here. Family …
January to March
Now is a great time to work on comprehension and vocabulary, which many children struggle with. Try to play the Fish! card game (available in class) regularly at home and to work through our 11+ vocabulary list on a regular basis.
After 6 months off, the return to school in September is going to be mentally and physically challenging for kids, which leaves little time and energy for 11+ preparation. To avoid battles and burnout, we recommend working on 10-minute tests this September instead.
The video below is a summary video from the first of our vocabulary booster course. To watch the first full session video click here. Family …
Preparing a child to sit the 11+ can be confusing at the best of times, especially when this is the first child of yours to
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Although as many as 1 in 5 people have a language based learning disability, most commonly dyslexia, there are still often times when dyslexia goes undiagnosed for
Many years ago, when I was sitting my GCSEs, my year group were half-shocked and half-impressed when a girl in my year memorised all
Sitting an 11+ mock test is a great opportunity for your child to experience a test environment and to put the exam techniques they’ve
Just like state schools, grammar school catchment areas vary by school. It is essential to check the school catchment area before beginning your 11+ preparation
tel: 07871 766937 5 Easy Ways to Use Numicon at Home Our tuition classes see children from ages 4 and up, so we often use
A wide vocabulary is often the key to success in the Eleven Plus. A broad vocabulary improves a child’s comprehension as well as helping with
Almost all 11+ exams feature an English comprehension section. Occasionally, you will encounter an exam where comprehension isn’t tested (like the Newstead exam), however, it
tel: 07871 766937 When learning phonics, it’s essential that children have a system to follow and that no steps are skipped. It can be tempting
We’re passing on our expert knowledge to you with this free and comprehensive guide to the local 11+ exams.
Covers: Bexley, Kent, St. Olave’s and Newstead exams
Includes: catchment areas, historical pass marks and more.