Reasoning Month
31 May 2020
We’ve decided to make June Reasoning Month. This is an essential 11+ skill, but what exactly is reasoning?
Reasoning: The action of thinking about something in a logical sensible way.
So now we’ve defined reasoning, we are going to t
[...]May 2020 – Update on Smart 11+ Tuition in Harborne, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield
28 May 2020
Hello everyone!
I thought I would update you on all the goings-on at Smart 11+ Tuition. I am so pleased with how hard our pupils are working. Their commitment to performing at their best in the 11+ exam, in the face of unprecedented disruption, is an ongoing source of inspiration.
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What is the Impact on Children Not Doing KS2 SATs?
12 May 2020
It’s KS2 SATs week; Well it should be! As with a lot of life right now, everything is a bit upside down. Not only are children not in school but they are also missing some key milestones within their education. There is a lot of debate about what should happen to children who are going to have a gap
[...]CEM: Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring
10 May 2020
When preparing your child for the 11+ exam it’s important to know exactly what they will face when they sit down in September. Fortunately, the schools of Birmingham and the surrounding areas all use the same assessment method: the CEM Exam.
Who are CEM?
NEWS: Birmingham and Warwickshire Grammar School Test Registration
6 May 2020
Applications to sit the Birmingham and Warwickshire Grammar School test for entry to Year 7 in September 2021 are now open. Applications must be submitted by 4pm on Friday 26 June 2020. The test will take place on Saturday 12 September 2020.
Multiplication: Three Reasons Why Times Tables Are So Important
1 May 2020
As the Smart 11+ Tuition Maths Challenge has just been announced, we thought it would be good to talk
[...]April 2020 - Update on Smart 11+ Tuition in Harborne, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield
23 Apr 2020
Hello everyone! I hope that you are staying well and safe. The last few weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind. I wanted to write a quick note about what has been happening at Smart 11+ Tuition to ensure that tuition can continue during these strange times. I also wanted to thank you for your ongoing
[...]Coronavirus COVID-19 Statement.
16 Mar 2020
Dear Parents,
I wanted to write to you at this unprecedented time recognising that many people will understandably be feeling anxious about COVID-19 and what might happen in the coming days and weeks.
Firstly, I want to reassure you that should Smart 11+ Tuition be notified of a confirmed case
[...]How is Technology Affecting Learning in Children?
10 Mar 2020
I think it’s safe to say that technology has changed modern life. For better or worse, the progress of tech
[...]What Are Grammar Schools?
4 Feb 2020
Secondary schools in the UK are mostly non-selective. This means that children do not need to sit an exam to receive an education from the age of 11. However, this is different in some parts of the UK. Grammar schools were introduced in 1944 for children who showed the qualities that might suggest
[...]What to expect at a Smart 11+ Open Day!
13 Jan 2020
So you’re thinking of coming to one of our open days but you aren’t sure what to expect. Well let us fill you in…
When To Start 11 Plus Tuition?
24 Dec 2019
Once you’ve decided that you want your child to complete the 11 plus exam to
[...]Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2019
19 Dec 2019
Now that all the sessions have been completed for 2019, I thought I would just pen a quick blog to celebrate an exceptionally successful year and have a look forward to the next year.
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Breaking News: New Sutton Coldfield Centre!
10 Nov 2019
It was so exciting yesterday morning welcoming our first students to the BRAND NEW Smart 11+ Tuition Sutton Coldfield!
John Willmott School
We are
[...]Birmingham Grammar School Allocations: 2020
27 Oct 2019
The information about the grammar school allocations for 2020 has been released. This information is particularly relevant to parents whose child or children sat the 11+ exam in September this year. However, those parents who are looking for their child to sit the 11+ exam in 2020 may also wish to t
[...]Birmingham 11+ Results
5 Oct 2019
The Birmingham 11+ results have been released earlier than expected this year. This gives parents more time to complete their Local Authority Preference Forms which is good news. Here’s our guide to what you need to do between now and 31st October.
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Birmingham Grammar School Entry Levels
18 Sep 2019
Birmingham Grammar Schools have announced the score which will allow a child entry into schools.
When will [...]
What happens after the 11+ exam?
11 Sep 2019
If your child is sitting the 11+ exam this September, you’ll probably have spent all your time focusing on the 7th September. However you might be wondering what happens after the 11+ exam. Here’s our rundown of the next steps after the 11+ exam for your
[...]End of Year Report 2019
4 Sep 2019
So another Smart 11+ year is over. Our tutors have delivered their final sessions. All of our children are as ready as they’ll ever be for the big day on Saturday.
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