Critical thinking enables a child to use existing knowledge and experience to solve problems independently. This makes it a vital skill...

Before we can answer ‘How can I write better sentences?’ let’s look briefly at what makes a sentence. It is important to note that a...

In an earlier blog post I addressed the question ‘How can I help my child with reading?’ Now I will explore the benefits of reading,...

Even if you are the most able pupil you will not complete all the 11+ test questions within the time limit.

The different types of average is one aspect of the mathematics component of entrance exams that children find a stumbling block.

This post is simply to highlight the range of concepts that a child might encounter during the maths component of the 11+ test.

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Reading comprehension is all about ‘understanding what you read’, but how can you help your child develop these essential skills?

Many children find mathematical word-problems challenging, even those who are competent mathematicians.

In this post I explore verbal reasoning, which is one of the four components of the Secondary School Entrance Exams in Gloucestershire.

In this post I will look at Non-Verbal Reasoning in more detail. This is one of the components of many Secondary School Entrance Exams.

In this blog post I explore three important aspects of children’s reading: how to support early readers; how to be a better reader; how to g

In my previous blog post I explored some of the reasons why you might consider having a tutor for your child. One reason was to develop a...

As a parent you might be considering having a tutor for your son or daughter for a variety of reasons. Perhaps your child lacks...