The 2018 Buckinghamshire 11 plus exam took place last week and everything was largely as expected, but it didn't go unnoticed that GL Assessment had sneaked in a brand new Verbal Reasoning question type. We're calling this question type 'Scrambled Words', and here's an example of how they work: New GL Assessment ... read more
Concerns about the 11+ Exam
We asked some of our parents what their concerns were about the 11+ exam before their child started the journey. Here is what some of them had to say: What concerns do you have about the 11+ exam? Leave a comment below and let us know. ... read more
An Honest Comparison of Different Types of 11+ Exam Tuition
The first time a parent picks up the phone to talk to me about 11+ tuition, they are usually confused. They have all sorts of questions. “How do I prepare my child for the 11+ exam?” “Is one-to-one tuition best? Or group classes? Should they even be tutored at all?” There’s so much conflicting information out ... read more
How to Boost Your Child’s Vocabulary Before the Eleven Plus
You poke your head around the door of your ten-year-old son’s bedroom one night. He’s completely engrossed in the complete works of Shakespeare, eyes shining. He doesn’t even notice you’re there. You clear your throat, and he looks up, smiling. “Mummy,” he says, “isn’t it just confounding how some children remain ... read more
Bucks 11+ Exam – GL Assessment Update
As you may remember, the examination board for the 11+ for your child’s year will be changing from the Durham CEM to GL Assessment, and the Bucks Consortium of Grammar Schools have now released further information on what the new exam in September 2018 will entail. Full details are available ... read more
Managing Stress At 11+ Exam Time
The eleven plus exams are closing in so we want to help you help your child when it comes to exam stress management. Many 11+ students have been preparing for the exam for over a year, and some even longer. There is a lot of pressure on families for success in the 11+ exam with the end result determining the child's route ... read more
