Everybody finds it difficult to go back to the routines following a fairly free and relaxed summer break. Even the keenest, most conscientious student can struggle in the first few weeks so try some of the following tips to reduce stress and bolster enthusiasm: Be organised (make sure bags are packed the night before and...
As the new school year approaches, many students will be basking in the glory of their GCSE result success and delighting that they do not have to study certain subjects ever again. What lies ahead are two years of studying subjects they have opted to study, subjects which have caught their interest in their academic...
When we encourage children to read, it’s often by getting them to pick up a book. A visit to the library or bookstore will entice them to pick up fiction books filled with imaginative and engaging stories. At school, fiction tends to dominate the English curriculum, however in almost all the other subjects, non-fiction reigns...
Any recommended list of books you have to read before you die, for children or adults, invariably contain classic novels. Some classic texts can be difficult to navigate as they present the reader with archaic language and stories of life beyond our imagining. However, penetrating the depths of a classic novel can be immensely rewarding....
Having a broad vocabulary is crucial to success at 11+. We have put together a free list of tricky words for children to have a go at where they can try to work out the meanings of words in context. Answers are at the bottom! Vocabulary booster Read the short passages below then circle...
Getting exam results is a rite of passage for all students. Although students receive numerous grades, percentages, scores over the course of their academic life, none carry quite as much weight as GCSEs and A levels. Despite doing mocks and being given predicted grades, what is written on that piece of paper received on results...
We have compiled some of the most common terms and examples that students are likely to come across when they study English. Great for revision but also as a handy guide for students who are preparing for 11+, 13+ and GCSE. Device Definition Example simile a figure of speech comparing two unlike things often using...
