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Reading List for the 13 Plus (Year 7 and 8) Preparation
Reading is a crucial part of preparing any child for the 13 Plus exams. With technology taking over the spare time of many children, these days, it can be an uphill struggle to get them to read. However, reading is important for all subjects – not just for English. Here is a list of mixed…
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Year 4 Reading List for the 11 Plus Preparation
Reading is a crucial part of preparing any child for the 11 Plus exams. You may think that Year 4 is too early to prep, but children who excel in English from an earlier age can find it a lot easier later on. Additionally, an ability to read and understand questions across not only English…
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Year 5 Reading List for the 11 Plus Preparation
Reading is a crucial part of preparing any child for the 11 Plus exams. With reading comes increased comprehension, an expansion of vocabulary and the space to be able to digest complicated texts that show up on papers in the 11 Plus exams. If you’re looking for a guide on the type of books to…
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Boost your child’s maths scores by 20% with this easy-to-follow guide
Do you want to boost your child’s 11 Plus maths scores? How can you help a child to pass their 11 Plus exams when they struggle with maths? How much work your child REALLY needs to do to be in with a chance of passing the 11 Plus? What maths topics do children actually need…
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Is it too late to start preparing your child for the 11 Plus?
This is a question that many parents ask when they get in touch in Year 5 – especially at this time of year. The simple answer to that question is that it really does depend on the child; what level he or she is currently working at, whether he or she has a hunger to…
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How to Manage your Child’s Revision Schedule for the Independent School Exams During the Christmas Break
The clock is ticking! If your heart is beating a lot more than usual these days, you really aren’t the only parent going through this. But don’t panic – with the Christmas break fast approaching, maximising on this holiday time could ensure your child is ready for the independent school exams in January.
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Group Tuition vs One-to-One Tuition and What Parents Should Consider
Looking for tuition that works is like gold dust. What most parents want is someone who can be highly recommended – and one who they know of their success with the children of friends or relatives. In addition to this, many of the parents who enquire about tuition with us also want one-to-one tuition because…
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Are You Looking for an 11 Plus tutor in Catford or near Lewisham?
Is your child is starting Year 4 or Year 5 in September? Are you considering applying for a grammar school in Kent or Bexley? If that sound slike your situatin, you’re probably looking for a good tutor 11 Plus tutor in Catford or Lewisham Geek School Tutoring can help. Every year at Geek School Tutoring…
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Everything you need to know about Bexley grammar schools – and how to help your child get into one
Are you considering sending your child to one of the Bexley grammar schools? Every year, more than five thousand children sit the Bexley Selection Test so at least that many parents are aware of them. But the 11 Plus can be a bit of mystery if you don’t know what it is; don’t know anyone…
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What are the Best Books for 11 Plus Preparation When Your Child is Getting Ready for Grammar and Independent Schools?
Is your child preparing for the 11 Plus exams for a grammar or independent school place? If so, you’ll probably be wondering what the best books for 11 Plus preparation to buy in order to help your child get the results – and fast! Gone are the days when there were just one or two…
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