11 Plus Archive
Grammar schools braced for surge in demand as Labour plans to tax private education fees
Private schools could face an exodus of pupils under a plan to include education costs in VAT, according to analysts.
Grammar schools face being ‘swamped’ by private pupils over Labour VAT raid
Independent schools expect to suffer exodus if Labour imposes tax on fees
I’m an 11-plus tutor – cramming doesn’t work, this is what to do instead
Ilana King has a long waiting list of prospective children; in her 13 years tutoring, she has never seen demand for school places so high
How to survive the 11-plus interview: a parent’s guide
Newcomers to England who start a family are often slow to realise that one of the biggest factors in the Game of Life here starts with...
Eleven Plus Exams 2024 Mocks Released
At Eleven Plus Exams we offer both in-person and online mock exams for GL, CEM and ISEB exam boards, with accurate difficulty levels, timings and feedback...
Wealthy target grammar schools to avoid Labour’s VAT on fees
Tutors report a surge in demand for 11-plus coaching, which could make selective schools more socially exclusive
Keir Starmer’s VAT raid on private schools could squeeze poor children out of grammars, leading education figures warn
POORER students risk being squeezed out of grammar school places by parents looking to dodge Labour's proposed VAT raid on private school fees, leading education figures have warned.
Schools urged to teach children how to use AI from age of 11
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are being used by children to help with homework and studying - and there are calls for it to become...
Why don’t we screen for comprehension?
Our assessment of children’s reading skills is currently missing a crucial component, says Megan Dixon
Independent Schools Inspectorate praise for ‘excellent’ St Lawrence College Junior School
St Lawrence College Junior School in Ramsgate has been praised by the Independent Schools Inspectorate for pupils ‘excellent’ personal development and ‘outstanding’ attitudes to learning.
Major changes in grammar schools entrance system will mean a single exam day
Children hoping to win a place at grammar schools in the region next year will only need to sit a single test following major changes in...
Preparing for school transfer test – I’m nowhere near close to ready
More than 35 years ago I did the eleven plus. My memories of that time are patchy, although I do have some recollection of the endless...