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09/04/2025 · 4 min read
FSCE 11+ Exam Format: What you need to do well
If you're a parent whose child is preparing for grammar school admissions, you've likely heard of the FSCE 11+ exam. Reading School, one...
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04/04/2021 · 1 min read
Is it too late to start preparing for the 11+ exams?
It is never too late to start preparing. In the ideal world, a year before would be perfect, but don’t let that make you feel it’s too...
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21/03/2021 · 3 min read
11+ results day: prepare yourself and your child for whatever happens
https://www.brilliant-tutors.co.uk/coursesPrepare for not passing the 11+ As results day approaches, even the calmest of parents and...
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07/03/2021 · 3 min read
How will a private tutor benefit my child with their 11+?
Would my child benefit from one-to-one tutoring? You wouldn’t be the first parent to ask yourself that question. A private tutor can help...
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21/02/2021 · 1 min read
What to do if your child is distracted during study? How to help your child stay focused
You won’t always be able to remove all distractions for your child. Instead, you can help teach them how to deal with them: Revising in...
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07/02/2021 · 2 min read
What is the difference between GL, CEM and ISEB 11+ exams?
There are two main exam boards for the 11+ exam: GL Assessment and CEM, developed by the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (Durham...
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24/01/2021 · 2 min read
How to start preparing for the 11+ exam?
Creating a structured revision timetable for the 11+ exam Set attainable goals and develop a strategy to help your child make progress....
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10/01/2021 · 2 min read
What is the 11+ exam?
The 11+ exam is administered to some students in the last year of primary education. The name originates from the age group of children...
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