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7 Ways to Help Your Child Write More Stories
Writing a story is something that every child will be asked to do in school – and this will continue well into their secondary school life. So, helping your child cultivate the skills needed to write compelling stories will go a long way! Here are seven tips:
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Why Don’t Mums Talk About the 11 Plus?
Since its inception in the 1940s, the 11 Plus has created competition amongst children. This is understandable – it is they who write the exams and they who face selection for grammar schools. But who would have thought that mums (and some dads, too!) Take this competition to such extreme lengths. It’s one of those…
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Free 11 Plus Creative Writing Course for Year 4, 5 and 6 Children
Creative writing is fundamental to many 11 Plus exams. Regardless of whether your child will sit these competitive exams, the ability to write a descriptive piece of writing, a letter, or other forms is vital for school and the real world. This is why I have crafted an effective creative writing course tailored to children…
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11 Plus Tuition now available within Brockwell Park in Herne Hill (Norwood)
Are you looking for 11 Plus tuition in Herne Hill (Norwood)? Due to continued success, Geek School Tutoring will be opening a new centre in Herne Hill (Norwood) from 1st September 2018! Our latest venue is based inside the renowned Brockwell Park itself, which means that you can enjoy the scenic views, get a coffee from…
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The 11 Plus Application Deadlines: Don’t Miss Out!
If I had a pound for every parent who got in touch with Geek School Tutoring about the 11 Plus when the deadlines had passed, I’d have enough to sip on my favourite beverage (toffee latté to be precise!) for at least a a fortnight out of the year. There is literally next to no…
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11 Plus Intensive Summer Revision Course this August – for Year 4 and 5 Children
With the 11 + exams for grammar and private schools just weeks away, keeping up the hard work is key for your child’s success. As usual, Geek School Tutoring will be the 11 Plus Intensive Revision Course for children this coming August.
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Help! Do I need a tutor for the 11 Plus?
The short answer is it depends. Every child is so different, that there are some factors you need to consider, and I’ll outline them below.
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Grammar Schools: Will Your Child Get In?
Will your child get into a grammar school? This is a question that comes up a lot when parents get in touch with Geek School Tutoring. If you’re reading this and want to know a bit about the thinking behind grammar school preparation and the tutor or not tutor debate, Geek School Tutoring’s managing director,…
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Year 6 Reading List – for SATs and 11 Plus Prep…and beyond!
At Geek School Tutoring, we are often asked to recommend books that are popular with children and have a good literary content. In year 6, children have often read all the classics in preparedness for the 11 Plus or SATs tests. So, this reading list is mainly to ensure they keep up their reading, and…
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Reading Lists for Year 3 Children
With younger children, we try not to be too presciptive about what they should read – it’s al about reading for enjoyment. The reading list below is grouped alphabetically witht he author’s sruname – not in order of preference or importance. Chronicles of Narnia C.S. Lewis The Demon Headmaster series Gillian Cross The Diamond Brothers…
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