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11 Plus Persuasive Writing: Tips, Techniques and Practice Resources
Persuasive writing is one of the most commonly tested writing styles in 11 Plus entrance exams – and one that trips up many children who haven’t practised it specifically. Unlike narrative writing, persuasive writing requires a completely different set of techniques: strong opening statements, structured arguments, counter-arguments and a convincing call to action. The good
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Best 11 Plus Writing Practice Books: What to Look For and Where to Find Them
If your child is preparing for the 11 Plus exam, finding the right writing practice resources can feel overwhelming. With so many options out there – from generic English workbooks to online courses – it’s easy to miss the resources that actually match what grammar schools and independent schools are looking for. This guide covers
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11 Plus Writing Prompts PDF: What to Look For and Where to Download Them
Finding free 11 Plus writing prompts PDFs online can feel like a lucky dip. Some are too easy, many don’t match the actual exam format, and almost none come with the structure and vocabulary guidance that makes practice genuinely useful. This guide explains what to look for in a good 11 Plus writing prompts resource,
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Supporting Your Child’s SATs and 11+ Journey as a Working Parent in South London
Let me paint you a picture. It’s 6:45pm. You’ve just walked through the door. There’s dinner to sort, the school bag to unpack, and your Year 5 child is looking at you with an expression that says ‘are we doing practice papers tonight?’ And honestly? You’re not sure you have anything left. This is the
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Free 11+ Assessment: What to Expect and How It Helps Your Child Stand Out for Grammar Schools
I’ll be honest with you: ‘free’ in the education world sometimes means a 10-minute online quiz that tells you your child is ‘above average’ regardless of what they scored. That’s not what this is. When we say free 11+ assessment at Geek School, we mean a genuine, professional evaluation – the kind that gives you
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Grammar School 11+ Registration 2026/27: Key Dates and Deadlines for South London Parents
Registration for the most competitive grammar schools in South London and Kent is already open, and several windows close in just weeks. Here are every deadline, every exam date, and exactly what you need to do right now for 2026/27 entry.
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Creative Writing for 11 Plus: How In-Person Tuition in Beckenham Builds Confidence Faster
Here’s something I’ve noticed after years of working with 11+ students: the ones who crack creative writing don’t just score better on the written paper. They become more confident learners overall. There’s something about finding your written voice – really discovering that you can construct a story that grips a reader – that changes how
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11+ Exam Changes for 2026/2027: What Beckenham and Lewisham Parents Need to Know
If you’ve been hearing conflicting things about the 11+ lately, you’re not imagining it. The 11+ is never entirely static – schools tweak their formats, broaden or narrow their catchment areas, adjust the weighting of different components, and occasionally overhaul their entry processes entirely. And when changes happen, parents who are well-informed early have a
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The Parent’s Guide to the Top UK Grammar Schools and Their Entry Requirements
Let me be honest with you: choosing which grammar schools to apply to is one of the most stressful decisions you’ll make in this whole process. There are so many schools. They all look amazing in their prospectuses. They all have impressive results. How on earth are you supposed to choose? And here’s the thing
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Decoding the 11 Plus: An Expert Guide to the Exam Format
Here’s something that frustrates me: parents spend months preparing their child for the 11 Plus, only to discover – sometimes just weeks before the exam – that they’ve been preparing for the wrong format. It happens more often than you’d think. “But I thought the 11 Plus was just English and maths!” they say. Or