Is the new English and Maths tests for 11+ fairer / better?!

[kateJ]

How is heavily tutored defined?
Nearly all children that I know have been tutored for all the 11+ tests - whether they be from Public or State schools. But one things for sure the state sector children will suffer, as the (new) test is at the begining of year 6 but includes material that will not be covered until the end of that year.
A friend has just put his son into a local private school (well they call it a hot house) with the aim of getting into a grammar because of the new test. I shall tell him that, perhaps, his child can now be considered "heavily tutored"?

I'm afraid I agree with you. State school children, unless privately tutored up to level 6. do not stand a chance. Although, having said that, as the new curriculum is embedded, there is hope that this will level the playing field.

[SunlampVexesEel]

State school children, unless privately tutored up to level 6. do not stand a chance.

DIY it possible; but the end goal is the same... Level 5+ in Autumn of Year 6!
Regards
SVE