Category: 8 Plus

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“10 Tips to Manage Exam Anxiety”

Exam time is a stressful time for everyone. For some though, examinations can trigger serious forms of anxiety that can prevent students from achieving their potential. In this blog, Emily, a qualified teacher and SEN tutor, outlines ten top tips to help manage exam induced anxiety.

Emily November, 2021

My child is struggling with phonics- help!

Struggling with Phonics? In this blog, Laura sets out simple but effective strategies you can try at home to boost your child's confidence with phonics

Laura October, 2021

7 Plus preparation: Types of interview questions to practice

In the final part of the ‘Types of’ 7 Plus preparation series, Meredith describes some of the different interview questions that could come up and offers some tips to prepare for them.

Meredith May, 2021

7 Plus English: Creative writing prompts explained!

In this blog, the second in a series of 'Types of...' 7 Plus preparation posts, Meredith outlines a range of different creative writing prompts that can appear in the English paper and offers some useful insight and handy tips for preparing for each one.

Meredith April, 2021

7 Plus Preparation: Types of reading comprehension questions that could come up!

In this blog post, Meredith explains the different types of reading comprehension questions you can expect in the ‘comprehension’ part of an entrance exam, with examples and tips for answering each. This is a must-read if your child will be sitting the 7 Plus or 8 Plus entrance exam.

Meredith April, 2021

Five ways to make Phonics fun!

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.

Laura March, 2021

How to prepare your child for a move from State to Independent School

In this blog, Alexandra outlines the necessary steps in preparing your child for a move from a state school to an independent school. Whilst this can be a daunting process, there are also many exciting opportunities that shouldn't be forgotten!

Alexandra March, 2021 2 Comments

How to build a writer: Tips on how to get your child writing

In this blog, Alanya shares her top tips for supporting your child to overcome the blank page. A careful balance of structured support whilst encouraging independent thinking is key to solving writer's block in young learners!

Alanya January, 2021

What are the differences between the 7+ and 8+ exam?

Sitting the 7+ and 8+ exam can be a daunting prospect, so it is important that children become familiar with working under strict time constraints before the exam. There is significant competition for entry into schools at both 7+ and 8+. For example, for every one place at Westminster Under or Colet Court, 8 or more boys sit the entrance exam.

Judith April, 2020

How Mindfulness Activities can help with home schooling

As most of us struggle with home schooling (myself included!) we are all facing challenges we never imagined! Mindfulness activities can help children to focus and calm their minds. What better time to dip your toes into the water and explore a range of fun activities which help support emotional well-being for children and adults alike.