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Are the Bond 11 Plus books enough for preparing children for grammar and independent school exams?
Many parents who ask this question tend to be doing the 11 Plus prep for their child with minimal or no tutor support. Therefore, access to a broad range of resources tends to be limited. This limitation in resources can cause quite a surprise when children sit mock tests for their 11 Plus exams, and…
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How to Do the 11 Plus Reading Comprehension
Although every child will have done some English reading comprehension work at school, the 11 Plus paper has one crucial difference: time. In the 11 Plus exams, children have to work in a strict, time-limited environment, answering enough questions correctly to be in with a chance of passing the paper.
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How to Prepare for the Independent School Interviews: Course Available
It’s that time of year where many children have gone through the first round of the 11 Plus preparation with their children. That’s the grammar school exams! Now it’s time to get ready for the independent school exams. And the interviews!
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Summer Intensive Courses sfor the 11 Plus and Secondary Booster – Book Now
This August 2019, we will be running a series of courses covering everything from the 11 Plus (for Year 4 and Year 5 children) to secondary school boosters for years 7, 8, 9 and 10. The courses are as follows: 11 Plus Intensive for Year 4 Dates: Week 1 (20th-22nd August 2019) and Week 2…
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Summer Intensive for Years 7, 8, 9 and 10- August 2019
This course is perfect for children who are: 1. Entering Year 7 in September 2019 2. Need help with English, maths and science and need to get ahead before the school term starts. The course will take place on Tuesday 20th August – Thursday 22nd August 2019 (three days). Venue: Geek School BeckenhamTime: 9am-5pmCost: £150…
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How to Make a Revision Timetable That Works
You’ve got your pens, and other stationary lined out, and you’re ready to start revising. But then the distractions start to creep in. Mobile phone vibrates, you remember that you didn’t fill your water bottle, or you think you need to snack before you start. It all boils down to one thing – not having…
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What is the 11 Plus Writing Task All About?
It’s only a few months until the grammar school tests and the independent school exams begin. Many parents have already gone into panic mode, but there really is no need to panic. Especially where the 11 Plus writing task is concerned.
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Grammar and Spelling Rules for Children
A real understanding of English grammar is about quality instruction, not a natural talent. Too often these days, schools simply skim over important subjects like grammar, leaving many kids feeling like they missed something and not knowing what to do to catch up, even if English is their strong subject. Transform Your Child’s Writing Ability…
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Should your Child Sit an 11 Plus Mock Test?
Taking an 11 Plus mock test is a crucial part the preparation process for most children because it provides the experience of sitting an 11 Plus exam in an unfamiliar place, working among their peer group. Taking an 11 Plus mock test also exposes children to working within exam conditions, in particular working to time…
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How to Prepare Your Child for the Independent School Interview
Congratulations! If your child has been called in for an independent school interview, following an 11-plus exam, they’ve done well enough to get through to the next stage. Of, course, it doesn’t guarantee an offer of a school place, but your child is now one step closer to an offer, which is excellent news! Preparation…
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