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11+ School Test Application Dates – Kent Grammars

Newstead Wood Application Deadline:  Registration will open from 1st May 2025 with the deadline of midnight on 30th June 2025. Application Requirements:  The Supplementary Information Form (SIF) …

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St. Olave’s Entrance Exam Preparation

Years  4  to  6 The video below goes through the English portion of the official St. Olave’s sample paper. DOWNLOAD THE WEEK 1 WORKSHEET PACKhttps://youtu.be/oMzzIssnMQk …

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Your 2025 11 Plus Timeline

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.

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Recommended 10-Minute Tests for Year 6 11+ Preparation

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 Eleven Plus

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When and How to Apply for the 11+ Exams 2021

tel: 07871 766937 Newstead Wood Application Deadline: Registration will open from 2nd May 2022 with the deadline of midnight on 30th June 2022. Application Requirements: The Supplementary …

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Recognising Numbers and Simple Arithmetic

Ages: 4-6 This step-by-step video shows you how to practice recognising numbers, improve counting and start working on simple addition and subtraction with your child. You will need: Counters, pennies or Numicon Number cards – download our printable number cards here. Number Recognition and Counting Activity

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KS1 Essential Kit for Learning

As your child begins to learn with use, there are a few things it would be useful for you to have at home in order to develop their abilities further outside of classes. The list below contains the types of equipment they might benefit from having.

Key Stage One Tips (for ages 4 to 7)

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When and How to Apply for the 11+ Exams 2021

tel: 07871 766937 Newstead Wood Application Deadline: Registration will open from 2nd May 2022 with the deadline of midnight on 30th June 2022. Application Requirements: The Supplementary …

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Recognising Numbers and Simple Arithmetic

Ages: 4-6 This step-by-step video shows you how to practice recognising numbers, improve counting and start working on simple addition and subtraction with your child. You will need: Counters, pennies or Numicon Number cards – download our printable number cards here. Number Recognition and Counting Activity

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KS1 Essential Kit for Learning

As your child begins to learn with use, there are a few things it would be useful for you to have at home in order to develop their abilities further outside of classes. The list below contains the types of equipment they might benefit from having.

Getting the Best out of Your Child

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When and How to Apply for the 11+ Exams 2021

tel: 07871 766937 Newstead Wood Application Deadline: Registration will open from 2nd May 2022 with the deadline of midnight on 30th June 2022. Application Requirements: The Supplementary …

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Recognising Numbers and Simple Arithmetic

Ages: 4-6 This step-by-step video shows you how to practice recognising numbers, improve counting and start working on simple addition and subtraction with your child. You will need: Counters, pennies or Numicon Number cards – download our printable number cards here. Number Recognition and Counting Activity

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KS1 Essential Kit for Learning

As your child begins to learn with use, there are a few things it would be useful for you to have at home in order to develop their abilities further outside of classes. The list below contains the types of equipment they might benefit from having.

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The ultimate guide to the kent 11+ exams

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.