by Coriden Francis | Dec 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s very easy to let the 11+ exams loom over the Christmas holidays like the Day of Doom. Here’s what I suggest to my students at this time of year after they break up. Have a rest. Please, please, please put the practice papers away until after Christmas. Everyone...
by Coriden Francis | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Coriden Francis | Jun 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
One of the most common problems about preparation for the 11+ English exams is lack of motivation. If your child is very happy at their current school, they may not want to think about moving up to senior school. Likewise, your child may feel resentful about the extra...
by Coriden Francis | May 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
If your child has been successful in the 11+ entrance exam, they will be invited to interview. The interview process is designed to discover more about your child and what really interests them. Interviewers want the children to succeed, but also want to ensure that...
by Coriden Francis | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
There will be words in the passage that your child won’t recognise and that’s deliberate. However, if they read widely this is less likely to happen. Don’t panic! Follow this tried and tested method to help them work out the meaning. Let’s have a look at this...
