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Independent School Entrance Tests

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Passing the entrance test to get into an independent school is sometimes a slightly different business from passing the 11+ tests set by state grammar schools. Every independent school is free to set its own tests, and, although many use systems very similar to the 11+, some vary considerably. As such, if your child is […]

Settling in at a new primary school

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Settling into a new primary school can be an unsettling experience for your child, there are often tears on both sides. There are lots of things you can do as a parent to help your child feel more comfortable. Here are a few tips to manage the transition: New school visit. If your child is […]

Summer holiday catch-up for primary students

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

For primary age school children the long school summer holidays can seem like a lifetime – and for parents too. Such a long break can mean children forget more or less all they have learnt in the past school term and keeping them occupied and active, as well as keeping their knowledge and skills learnt in memory, is a huge task for parents. in this post we offer some suggestion as to how to keep young minds busy and alert over the school summer holidays

11 plus/ grammar school entrance tests – gear up for September!

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

If your child has just completed Year 5 and you’re hoping for a place at a state grammar school you’ll know that this year’s summer holiday is critical. The 11+/entrance test season starts in the first week of September. (Independent school entrance tests tend to take place after Christmas – we’ll cover them in a […]