The 11+ exam will test your child’s understanding of vocabulary, spelling and grammar, as well as their comprehension and reasoning skills. Children who have a wide variety of books to read will not only have more appreciation for creative writing and story...
What is the Summer Slide? The Summer Slide, also known as summer learning loss, is the loss in backwards step your child takes when they have a break from learning, particularly in reading and maths. For many children, this shows up after the summer holidays (hence...
It’s a question a lot of parents are asking, and that’s totally understandable. Revision and solid preparation for the 11+ exams in September are essential if your child wants to do well. But how much preparation do they need to do over the summer holidays, and what...
The 11+ examination tests and measures the ability and attainment of students in Year 6. If you want to help prepare your child for their 11+ exam, it’s important you understand who the two examining boards are and the crucial differences between them both. Here’s...
Exams are always going to be stressful for students. Not only do they require a long period of studying and learning, but there’s also the stress around knowing how important they are and how much they can impact on your future. One way you can help ease the stress...
Reading a classic book together can be a lovely way for parents and children to reconnect after a busy day or week. Yet the biggest challenge parents face today is the constant competition from screens. It can seem like a never-ending tug of war between computers...
