How hard is it to prepare for an 11+ Grammar School Entrance Exam
Just how hard is it to prepare for an 11+ Grammar School Entrance Exam? At Peterborough Tuition we're all about teaching, tutoring and assessment, so let's start with a quick…
Examples – How To Pass Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests 2021
Examples - How To Pass Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests 2021 If you're reading this then most probably your children are currently in years 3, 4 or 5 and they're preparing for…
The #1 reason why learning English is so much harder than Maths for Grammar School Exams (2021)
Whenever we first speak to parents regarding supporting their child's journey towards taking a Grammar School exam we'll always ask something along the lines of, "Are they better at maths…
Top 30 Best Performing UK 11+ Grammar Schools (2021)
We're often asked what is the best performing UK 11+ Grammar School, and that's a hard question to answer. https://youtu.be/0-MxnR16QdQ Every school is different. They have their own, individual ethos,…
Is your child cleverer than a 1950’s 11+ Grammar School pupil? (Free 1950 test papers)
Grammar Schools One of the most regretted abolitions, or most celebrated changes (depending upon your political persuasion) to the English schooling system was when the vast majority of educational authorities…
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The pandemic has forced all schools to close their doors to all but a very few pupils, namely those who have parents working in essential occupations, ... This has left…
11 crazy simple ways how to help your child study like a boss
Schooling has never been in such turmoil Never before has it been so essential for a parent to understand how to help your child study at home. Beginning with rumours…
25 Surprising 11 Plus Exam Myths That Just Won’t Die
Introduction During the time we’ve been working with families to support their children’s 11 plus exam preparation we’ve seen and heard many myths and misconceptions about Grammar schools. Some of…
A National Tutoring Service won’t cure this situation
An article has recently appeared on TES.com suggesting that now's the time to introduce a National Tutoring Service - something to support those disadvantaged pupils who are falling further behind…
23 Key Issues You Must Know to Study & Pass GCSE Science (List)
How to study and pass GCSE science The study of science is evolving – and so too are the GCSE science exams. In order to secure a secure high grade…