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Guides for UK parents

Clear, up-to-date guides on exams, schoolwork and how to help at home.

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Every Question Type and How to Practise

Worked examples of every question family and a practice plan.

Non-Verbal Reasoning for the 11+: A Parent's Guide

The NVR question types and a simple method for each.

The 11+ Vocabulary List Your Child Actually Needs

57 ambitious words with meanings, plus a free PDF.

GL vs CEM vs FSCE: Which 11+ Test Will Your Child Sit?

What each format looks like in 2026, including the Gloucestershire change.

When Should You Start 11+ Preparation? A Year-by-Year Plan

A realistic plan from Year 3 to test day.

Year 6 SATs 2027: Dates, What's Tested and How to Prepare

10 to 13 May 2027, paper by paper.

Is Online Tutoring Worth It for a 10 Year Old?

What the research says, and when it pays off.