The 11+ journey can feel all-consuming. For months (sometimes years) families commit to practice papers, tutoring, homework, time management and mindset strategies. There are ups and downs, breakthroughs and frustrations. But eventually, exam day comes and goes. With nothing to…
Every parent of a child preparing for the 11+ knows the pressure. Hours of practice papers, vocabulary drills, mental arithmetic at breakfast – all building up to the day. It’s not just an exam; it feels like a gateway to…
Over the years, I have had countless requests to teach creative writing. Parents have said that their child’s writing is, ‘too robotic,’ ‘doesn’t make any sense,’ ‘is going nowhere,’ and is fundamentally, ‘boring.’ I, too, have read too many samples…
We know preparing for the 11+ exams can be a daunting task, both for students and their parents, and that’s why we created an extensive 11+ reading list. One of the most effective ways to get ready for the 11+…
