In this article, Alison shares her 6 top tips to help your child engage with their tuition. As all Owl Tutors are qualified teachers, we believe learning and education always beats teaching to the test. Check out Alison's 6 top tips below.

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In this blog, Alanya sets out five resources to help your child develop confidence and fluency in their reading while having lots of fun along the way!

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Finding high-quality books which your child enjoys reading is the first step to ensuring they become good readers and writers. This blog gives some 'must-reads' for children aged 6 to 8. The books listed are both good quality texts and highly popular with children of this age group.

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Children are naturally curious and inquisitive creatures who love to learn. However, the high expectations set by schools and the pressures created by exams can often lead children to see their learning as a chore. This post gives some tips and advice on how to foster a child’s natural enthusiasm for learning and keep exam preparation fun.

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In this blog, Laura sets out five ways to help your child prepare for the 7 Plus or 8 Plus school entrance exam and interview. Using these five activities as part of a long-term strategy will build your child's confidence in speaking, reading and writing and ensure their skills and personality shines through on the day.

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This month, a trial run of an online 5 minute times table test is being performed in 290 primary schools across the country. Whatever your views on this test, the fact remains: times tables are a highly valuable skill to learn and almost always feature in the 7+ and 8+ exams. Therefore, here are some resources to support your child to learn them.

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Are you hoping for your child to win one of the places at Bute House at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child, to pre-tests, exams and the interview.

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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.

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Hannah shares her top tips on how to prepare students for the competitive 7+ exams. This blog focuses on how young students can best be taught to manage their time well.

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Are you hoping for your son to win one of the places at St Paul's Junior School at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your son, to pre-tests, exams and the interview.

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