11 Plus: Completing the Secondary School Preference Form
15 Oct 2018
What do you need to do now you’ve received your child’s 11 plus exam results?
By now you should have received your child’s 11 plus exam results. Firstly, even a good score might not always guarantee access to certain grammar schools due to the competitive nature of the top schools. The n
[...]King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls - Grammar School
12 Oct 2018
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Headteacher: Mrs Linda Johnson
Motto: Dieu et mon droit (God and my right)
[...]Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls - Grammar School Guide
6 Oct 2018
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Headteacher: Dr Barbara Minards
Motto: Not for Our Own Advantage, but for the
[...]King Edward VI Aston - Grammar School Guide
11 Sep 2018
King Edward VI Aston School
Headteacher: Mr Colin Parker
Motto: Dieu et mon droit (God and my right)
History: Foun
[...]Bishop Vesey's Grammar School for Boys - Grammar School Guide
5 Aug 2018
Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School for Boys
Headteacher: Mr Dominic Robinson
Motto: Dextra dei
[...]SATs results: Have they improved since last year?
12 Jul 2018
Results
SATs results came out this week and show an increase in attainment for pupils leaving primary school
[...]What do the SATs results mean for your child?
10 Jul 2018
SATs results have been released
With the SATS results being released, many parents are asking what they
[...]Four Key Grammar School Facts
11 Jun 2018
Grammar School Facts
Grammar schools have been present in the UK since the 6th Century, although they were fairly different back then! It was 1944 when the modern era of grammar schools was heralded by the introduction of the Education Act. The Education Act brought about the tripartite s
[...]Aspirations: how do you strike a balance between a child’s wellbeing and their SATs test scores?
13 May 2018
Whilst all parents say “let kids be kids”, most harbour aspirations for their children. It’s at this time of year, many pupils are facing the reality of 11+, SATs, GCSEs or A-Levels. At the same time, many parents across the UK are facing a dilemma; How do you support a child’s emotional wellbe
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Group tuition vs one-to-one
26 Mar 2018
What’s right for me and my child?
So you know you want your c
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Why is the age of 8 so important to my child's academic development?
28 Feb 2018
Is 8 the magic number?
Around the age of 8 children are experiencing one of the biggest changes in
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5 Ideas For Helping Your Child Develop Grammar School Study Habits
21 Jan 2018
Grammar School Study Habits
All parents know that helping children with their homework is a difficult but essential task. However, how do we know we are helping in the best way possible for our child? In this blog, we’ll look at some simple grammar school study habits that you can instil
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Grammar School Profile: King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
17 Oct 2017
About the school
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls shares it
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Grammar School Profile: King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
4 Oct 2017
About the school
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys was established in 1883. It was originally o
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Grammar School Open Evening Questions For Current Students
17 Sep 2017
Who knows the most about life at a grammar school? (Clue: It’s the students)
When you go to a grammar school open evening, you’ll watch a talk by the head and you’ll probably talk to teachers who can tell you how great the school is. However, in reality, the best people to ask about what
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