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The debate of whether or not Year 6 children should sit SATs has stretched out for over a decade. It doesn’t matter what side of the fence you’re on, everyone involved in the debate always has…

For most parents, parents’ evening is another thing to be squeezed into an already busy day. They are either running around looking after the children or coming straight from work through endless…

This is the time of year when parents with children in Year 6 start getting concerned about their child’s mental health leading up to the SATs. There are many parents who believe SATs should be…

Have you ever wondered how many words a child should have in their vocabulary (reading, using and understanding the words)? The guide below may shock you. However, this is a great indication of…

For many Year 6 children (and their parents), there’s a big sigh of relief once the 11+ exams are done. All that hard work has paid off, but now comes the wait to see if they will be accepted into…

The debate of whether or not Year 6 children should sit SATs has stretched out for over a decade. It doesn’t matter what side of the fence you’re on, everyone involved in the debate always has…

Having been publishing educational books for Key Stage 2 support and 11-plus preparation for over 20 years, we recognise the importance of primary education and the problems caused for a child who…

Where to start? If your child is expecting to take the 11+ exam in the next year or two, you are probably wondering how best you can support them. Where and when do you start the journey? And what…

Most of us can remember that sinking feeling, thinking of the homework still to be done after school, and often following an already taxing day. Homework is unlikely to have been the highlight of our …