SATs 2019: Last Minute Tips
5 May 2019
KS2 SATs 2019 Start 13th May
We might be 11+ specialists, but we know the difference doing well in SATs does to a child’s c
[...]What 11+ Exam Do Children In Birmingham and Warwickshire Take? CEM or GL?
8 Apr 2019
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?
Learn Your Way Through Pancake Day
26 Feb 2019
There are plenty of ways to learn through cooking and pancake day is a great place to try it. There are English, Maths and Science all covered in a delicious range of toppings! Whether you have lemon and sugar, Nutella or golden syrup, there are ways you can sneak in a little bit of learning.
Lessons To Learn From National Storytelling Week
2 Feb 2019
National Storytelling Week
So as we come to the end of National Storytelling
[...]How To Improve Your Child's Vocabulary
13 Jan 2019
Learning how to improve your child’s vocabulary can be a challenge. Your child’s vocabul
[...]5 Learning Apps for Children
26 Dec 2018
How to make screen time productive
With the proliferation of digital
[...]King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls - Grammar School Guide
18 Nov 2018
King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls
Headteacher: Amy Whitall
Motto: Love of learning, pride in diversity, excellence for al
[...]King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys - Grammar School Guide
11 Nov 2018
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Headteacher: Mr Simon Bird
Motto: Haec olim meminisse iuvabit (It will give us pleasur
[...]Become Your Child's 11+ Tutor
6 Nov 2018
How can you help your child with their 11+ preparation at home
When you ar
[...]King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys - Grammar School Guide
4 Nov 2018
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Headteacher: Mr Martin Garrod
Motto: Spartam nactus es, hanc exorna (Develop
[...]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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