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11+ preparation advice for late starters, EAL learners, dyslexic students, second children, and state school pupils.

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Starting 11+ Preparation in Year 6: A Realistic Plan

Help for families beginning 11+ preparation later than planned. An honest assessment of what is achievable, a compressed plan for the first and final three months, and guidance on when to consider alternative options.

10 min readIntermediate

11+ Creative Writing Preparation for EAL Students

A specific preparation pathway for students whose first language is not English — covering idiomatic expression, phrase banks, British cultural references, and what examiners look for.

10 min readIntermediate

11+ Creative Writing for Dyslexic Students: A Parent's Guide

Practical guidance for parents of dyslexic children preparing for the 11+ creative writing exam — including access arrangements, effective preparation strategies, and how to help strong ideas reach the page.

10 min readIntermediate

Second-Child 11+ Prep: What You'll Do Differently

A candid guide for parents going through the 11+ for the second time — the traps to avoid, the lessons that carry over, and why each child's preparation needs to be genuinely different.

10 min readIntermediate

State School Pupils and the 11+: Levelling the Playing Field

An empowering guide for state school families navigating the 11+ — what the actual gap is, what you can do without expensive tutoring, and how the grammar school landscape is changing.

10 min readIntermediate

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