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In-depth guides on 11+, SATs, SEND-friendly tutoring and helping your child thrive — written by our qualified UK tutors.
11+ Results: What to Do Next, Whatever the Outcome
A qualified teacher's calm, practical guide to what happens after 11+ results — whatever the outcome — and the decisions that actually matter now.
Bonfire Night Maths and Science: Learning in the Dark
A qualified teacher turns one evening of fireworks into light, sound, data and writing practice for ages 7–11 — with a mandatory safety section.
Spooky Maths: 10 Halloween Activities That Are Secretly Curriculum Practice
Ten Halloween maths and writing activities for children aged 7–11, each with its year group and curriculum objective. Free printable pack included.
Downloadable Worksheets
11+ English Resources
Detailed guides and tips specifically designed for 11+ exam preparation.
Writing
Creative Writing for 11+
Master the art of creative writing with our comprehensive guide covering stories, descriptions, and letters.
Key Topics:
- Story structure and narrative techniques
- Descriptive writing with sensory language
- Formal and informal letter writing
- Character development and dialogue
- Setting the scene and creating atmosphere
Tips for Success:
- Plan your writing before you start
- Use varied sentence structures
- Include powerful vocabulary and literary devices
- Check spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Discursive Writing Topics
Learn to construct balanced arguments and persuasive essays for the 11+ exam.
Popular Topics:
- Should school uniforms be compulsory?
- Are mobile phones good for children?
- Should homework be banned?
- The importance of environmental protection
- Benefits and drawbacks of social media
Structure Guide:
- Introduction with a clear thesis
- Arguments for and against with evidence
- Connectives and linking phrases
- Balanced conclusion with your opinion
Comprehension Skills
Reading Strategies
- Skim and scan for key information
- Identify main ideas and themes
- Understand inference and deduction
- Analyse author's purpose and tone
Answering Techniques
- Read questions carefully first
- Use evidence from the text
- Structure answers using PEE (Point, Evidence, Explain)
- Check word limits and marks available
Vocabulary Building
- Learn synonyms and antonyms
- Understand word roots and prefixes
- Practice contextual vocabulary
- Use new words in your writing
Grammar & Punctuation
Essential Grammar Rules
- Subject-verb agreement
- Correct use of tenses
- Pronouns and their antecedents
- Active and passive voice
- Sentence types: simple, compound, complex
- Clauses and phrases
Punctuation Mastery
- Commas in lists and clauses
- Apostrophes for possession and contraction
- Colons and semicolons
- Speech marks and dialogue punctuation
- Brackets and dashes for parenthesis
- Question marks and exclamation marks
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