When you’re deciding where you want your child to spend some of the most important years of their education, you’re probably asking, what are grammar schools and why do I want my child to study at one? We hope the following helps answer some of the questions about grammar schools, how you can gain a […]
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5 Steps to 11+ Success
There are less than six months until the 11+ exam. It’s time to start focusing on the ways that you can help your child become an 11+ success story! We’ve come up with five steps to 11+ success for any parent. 1. Find Your Child’s Strong Areas and Weak Spots Knowing the areas in which […]
3 Reasons to Try Online Tuition
The last year has seen a forced shift of learning going online, due to the coronavirus pandemic. This has presented some unique challenges but has also shown the potential benefits that online learning presents. Whilst many parents have reported difficulties with being their child’s home teacher, they will probably have noticed how well their child […]
Back to Basics: Synonyms and Antonyms
As part of the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM) 11+ exam, children are tested on their knowledge of synonyms and antonyms. That’s why it’s really important that you understand how best you can help your child to improve their vocabulary (the number of words they know) and use of words. What Are Synonyms? Synonyms […]
Online Learning Hints and Tips
Now our sessions have moved online until we’re able to re-open physical sessions, we thought it was important to give you tips for how to help your child to get the most out of their learning time. You have probably been supporting your child with their online learning for school, there may be some ideas here […]
Happy New Year!
What’s Happening in the New Year at Smart 11+ Tuition? Solihull We are really happy to report that our centre in Solihull is able to remain open despite the tightening of government restrictions. This is a really important time for children in year 5 preparing for the 11+ exam. Our small group sizes and staggered […]
Merry Christmas from Smart 11+ Tuition
Well… Where do we start this year? All I can say is that I’m glad I didn’t start writing this blog a week ago because so much has changed recently! This has been quite the year for everyone and it’s been no different at Smart 11+ Tuition. New Centre Late in 2019 we opened our […]
Filling out the Birmingham Local Authority Preference Form
As the results of the 11 plus in Birmingham have been announced, it’s time to fill out the Birmingham local authority preference form, or the form for your local authority if you don’t live in the Birmingham area. There are different forms if you live in different local authorities, but a lot of the information […]
Birmingham Grammar School Entry Levels for 2021 Intake
Birmingham Grammar Schools have announced the score which will allow a child entry into schools. If you are trying to gain a place at a grammar school in Birmingham or Sutton Coldfield, now is the time to review your child’s score following the instructions below and make your choices for their secondary education. Here’s a […]
Coronavirus: How We Are Keeping Your Family Safe
As we get closer to 3rd October and the reopening of Smart 11+ Tuition Solihull, I wanted to let you know of the plans that are being put in place by me and my team to keep your family, your child and their tutors safe. I am going to ask you to read the following […]