How to Prepare Your Child for the 11 Plus Without a Tutor
You don't need to spend £50 an hour to get your child ready for the 11 plus. Here's how UK parents can run effective preparation at home, from assessment to exam day.
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Honest advice on the 11+ from a parent who's been through it. No fluff, no upsells.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning Explained
What non-verbal reasoning actually tests, why it's on the 11+, and how to help your child practise effectively even if they've never seen these questions before.
Read more →11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Explained
What verbal reasoning actually tests, why it's on the 11+, and how to help your child get to grips with it — without a tutor.
Read more →Grammar School vs Comprehensive School: What's the Real Difference?
Thinking about grammar school but not sure if it's right for your child? Here's an honest comparison of grammar schools and comprehensives — from a parent who's been through it.
Read more →How to Read 11 Plus Results: Raw Scores, Standardised Scores and What They Actually Mean
Your child's 11+ results just arrived and you're staring at numbers that don't make sense. Here's how to read them properly — raw scores, standardised scores, stanines and what they mean for your child.
Read more →What Do 11+ Readiness Bands Actually Mean? Below Range, Within Range, Above Range Explained
If your child's diagnostic shows Below Range or Approaching Range, what does that actually mean for their chances? An honest explanation with next steps.
Read more →The Best Free Atom Learning Alternative: Find Out Where Your Child Stands Before You Pay
Before spending £40-70/month on Atom Learning, find out exactly where your child stands with a free GL Assessment-aligned 11+ maths diagnostic.
Read more →GL Assessment 11+ Maths: Every Topic Your Child Needs to Know
A plain-English breakdown of every maths topic covered in GL Assessment 11+ exams — and how to find out which ones your child needs to work on.
Read more →When Should You Start 11+ Prep? What Year 4 and Year 5 Parents Actually Need to Know
Most advice on when to start 11+ prep is either too vague or too alarming. Here's an honest timeline based on where your child actually stands.
Read more →What Actually Is the 11 Plus? A Plain-English Guide for Parents
No jargon, no sales pitch. Here's what the 11+ exam is, who sits it, and what you actually need to know before your child takes it.
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