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Good Luck on your 11+ Exam!

Good Luck on your 11+ Exam!

It’s that time of year again! This Saturday the 11th of September is the 11+ exam date for West Midlands Grammar schools. We are thrilled that so many of our students have decided to apply to Grammer Schools and try for the 11+ Exam. Here at Smart 11+ Tuition, we thrive on building a child’s confidence and giving them all the tools they need to excel. Is your child looking to take the 11+ exam today? Please don’t forget to tell us about their experience!

What is the 11+ Exam? 

It is an entrance exam for secondary grammar schools. Firstly, the 11+ exam is used by both state-funded Grammer schools and private Independent schools to support them in selecting the most academically able children. Additionally, the exam is taken when children are coming to the end of year five. If you think your child would be interested in learning how to approach the 11+ exam let us know!

Five quick tips to handle on the day nerves:

  1. Don’t Panic. Our tutors sound like parrots saying this in class but it is very true. When a person is calm they will process information a lot better. In the words of Henry Ford: ‘If you think you can or you think you can’t, you are probably right.’ Mostly importantly, just stay calm and just have a go. Ultimately, every experience is a learning experience, so learn what you can and try your best.
  2. Put the answer in the right place. Use your finger to follow along on each question and make sure your answers are in the right column.
  3. Don’t spend too long on one question. If you are not sure – make an educated guess but do not spend ten minutes on one question. If you need to, make sure to go back to it at the end.
  4. Think about the clock. Time goes so quickly in test conditions. However, you need to make sure you pace yourself and get your timing exactly right. Remember any tips your tutor would have provided in class about how to manage your time.
  5. Have fun. This is your time to shine! Show off what you can do and enjoy doing it. With all the practice and support in class, you are fully prepared.

To conclude, the 11+ Exam is designed to be a challenge but with tutoring and the support of parents, children have a much better chance at being successful on the day. Additionally, read the question carefully and don’t forget our top tips!

Good luck!

From the Smart 11+ Tuition Team 🙂

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Amy

Area Manager – Solihull and Sutton Coldfield
Head of Curriculum Development

Amy is a qualified teacher with 15 years experience.  She did her PGSE following her BA Hons in Education and more than anything Amy is ardent about curriculum and developing unique resources to support children on their educational journey. 

In one of her previous roles, she created and delivered a bespoke curriculum to help children with additional needs reach the national standards in SATs tests. 

Here at Smart 11+ Tuition, with a team of 11+ experts, Amy has implemented the creation, design, and release of the Smart 11+ Success ™ Course.

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Katie

Area Manager – Kings Heath and Harborne

Katie is currently completing her Doctorate in Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama at Kings College London, following from her Masters and Undergraduate from two red brick Universities. Katie is passionate about writing and encouraging others to develop their love of all things English! 

Katie loves working in the educational sector. Having qualified as a teaching assistant in 2021, Katie has built up her experience training both adults and children and is eager to support young children in their aspirational career paths.

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Emily

Principal

Emily is in experienced in educational development, having worked for high-end retail chains and then youth education charities. Emily graduated from University of Birmingham with a BSc in Geography. 

Her biggest role to date has been becoming a mum to two beautiful children and has really focused Emily’s personal aim to expand on the academic opportunities for young people, whilst providing exceptional support and guidance to parents and carers.

Having worked at Smart 11+ Tuition since its infancy, Emily has been integral to the development, planning, and implementation of the company’s ethos and growth. With care and integrity at the heart of everything Emily does, she has directed the company to change children’s lives through bespoke educational support, resources, and opportunities. 

Across all the branches at Smart 11+ Tuition, Emily aims to get best possible outcome for each and every one of our pupils.

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Founder

Our founder, Sam is a qualified teacher, with over 15 years’ experience in education. He is dedicated to empowering opportunities for children to learn and develop in a friendly and resourceful environment. Sam is focussed on Smart 11+ Tuition and has been working on providing further access to our outstanding resources and development prospects for children across the West Midlands.

Recently, Sam and the curriculum team at Smart 11+ have remodelled the 11+ curriculum at the company and have created The Smart 11+ Success Course™. This labour of love has paid off with more children going to their preferred school as a result.

Sam has 3 children of his own and loves spending time with them. He is a parent governor at his children’s primary school and is thrilled by the challenge of overseeing the educational performance at the school. Sam is also an enthusiastic trustee of a local charity who distribute funds to a wide range of social causes.