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Category: Common Entrance

Revision Techniques: Stress-Free Hacks to Help Your Child Stay Focused and Confident
Feb 21, 2025
Revision Techniques: Stress-Free Hacks to Help Your Child Stay Focused and Confident

Exam season can be a stressful time for both students and parents. Many students struggle with staying focused, managing...

How to Choose a Secondary School: A Guide
Feb 07, 2025
How to Choose a Secondary School: A Guide

Choosing the right secondary school for your child is a major decision—one that can shape their academic journey, person...

Comparing The Value of State vs Private School Education
Jan 10, 2025
Comparing The Value of State vs Private School Education

Choosing the right school for your child is a decision that shapes their academic journey, personal growth, and future o...

11 Plus Exam Techniques: 11 Top Tips for 2025
Jan 03, 2025
11 Plus Exam Techniques: 11 Top Tips for 2025

These exams not only assess a child’s academic ability but also their problem-solving skills, time management, and resil...

The Ultimate 11+ Past Paper Resource List
Nov 29, 2024
The Ultimate 11+ Past Paper Resource List

Are you preparing your child for the 11+ entrance exams? Practice is key, and past papers are an invaluable resource for...

25 Frequently Asked School Interview Questions
Aug 30, 2024
25 Frequently Asked School Interview Questions

The 11 Plus interview is a critical step in the admissions process for many independent and grammar schools. This interv...

The UK Education System Explained - 2025
May 17, 2024
The UK Education System Explained - 2025

Navigating the UK Education system can be challenging. Whether you are a parent, student, national or international, thi...

School Entrance Interview Preparation with Brodie Bibby
Sep 11, 2020
School Entrance Interview Preparation with Brodie Bibby

“Would you rather have a bath in jelly or in baked beans?” School entrance interview preparation with Brodie Bibby As a ...

The 11+, 13+, and your child’s happiness
May 06, 2020
The 11+, 13+, and your child’s happiness

With school entrance exams still reported to be going ahead in the autumn, now is a good moment to reflect on the 11+ a...