How to prepare for the 7 Plus: Five great activities for developing your child’s vocabulary

The 7 Plus composition and comprehension papers will test vocab and grammar. In this blog, Hannah suggests some fun and engaging activities that will help to develop your child's vocab and get them ready to sit the school entrance exam.

Hannah April, 2020

The best English home-learning resources for children aged 5-11 years

For all the new home-classrooms that have sprung up following school closures, Claudia shares her favourite online and interactive English resources for ages 5-11.

Claudia April, 2020

“How I tutor online” – 11+ and 13+ school entrance

In this blog, we talk to Jacqueline (one of our most experienced online school entrance tutors) about how she prepares children for school entrance exams online and the platforms she finds work best.

Mike April, 2020 2 Comments

Free resources for 11 Plus preparation (English and Reasoning)

In this blog, Sophie, a qualified English Teacher and Owl Tutor, has compiled a list of websites which offer resources for 11 Plus preparation. Focusing on the 11+ English and Reasoning papers, these free resources are great practice for any budding school entrance exam candidates.

Sophie April, 2020

What to read for 11 Plus: the best books for 10-year-olds

Schools are keen to emphasize the importance of wide and ambitious reading for students sitting the 11+. If you are unsure what constitutes ambitious reading for this age group, here are some of the best books for 10-year-olds, along with suggestions for what to read next.

Isabel March, 2020 2 Comments

School entrance exams: Will my child’s SENs be taken into account?

Wondering if your child’s special educational needs (SENs) will be taken into consideration during school entrance exams? This blog outlines who may be eligible for exam concessions, which arrangements can be made to assist your child in their exams and how to get your child the best support available for them to succeed.

Meredith February, 2020

How to get into Alleyn’s School at 11 Plus

Everything you need to know about the Alleyn's School 11 Plus application process and entrance exams, including 11 Plus Maths and English sample papers.

Finnian February, 2020 2 Comments

How to get into City of London School at 11 Plus

Are you considering applying to City of London School for 11 Plus entry? If so, here's everything you need to know about the application process and entrance exams.

Finnian February, 2020

How to get into Dulwich College at 11+

Are you hoping for your son to win a place at Dulwich College at 11 Plus? Registration for 2021 entry will open at the beginning of April, so we've set out what to expect from the process.

Finnian February, 2020

Preparing for the 11+ and 13+ interview: Five tips for success

Is your child worried about an upcoming interview at 11 or 13 Plus? Finnian, one of our most experienced school entrance tutors, gives a valuable set of tips and hints for both parents and students in how to succeed at this tricky point in the process.

Finnian November, 2019

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