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Verbal Reasoning Non-Verbal Reasoning How a Tutor Can Help With Preparation Verbal Reasoning Verbal Reasoning is a set of skills frequently assessed in children sitting the 11+. Along with its counterpart, Non-Verbal Reasoning, these papers are most dissimilar to what a child will routinely be doing in school as part of their curriculum studies. Again, […]

English Topics and Content The English Assessments How a Tutor Can Help With English Preparation English topics and content 11+ English incorporates a wide range of different forms of assessment which might include: You must find out if you can, whether the English paper your child is sitting is from GL or whether it is […]

Maths Topics and Content The Maths Assessment Paper How a Tutor Can Help With Maths Preparation Maths topics and content The maths assessment will be based on the curriculum maths your child has learned in school. However, the difficulty will be increased for the following reasons: It is also worth considering that although your child […]

Almost every state selective school will hold their exam in the September of Year 6. If you know that you have a selective school or schools in your area for which you would like to enter your child, then you may want to think of the preparation for the 11+ in three phases: See our […]

GCSE mathematics is crucial for so many reasons. It’s key in so many professions and provides a foundation for numerous other subjects such as science, geography and more. Of course, GCSE maths is also compulsory for all students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. However, the GCSE maths syllabus can be complex and hard to […]

What is the 11+? The Different Types of Schools The Main Providers of the 11+ Exam Schools with Different Assessment Requirements What is the 11+? The 11+ is an entrance exam children take for selective secondary schools or ‘grammar schools’ in a few schools in England. There are no selective schools in Wales. Most English […]

Principal Tutors receives the PRESTIGE AWARDS MANCHESTER & NORTH WEST ENGLAND 2022/23 award for Tutoring Company of the Year In yet another award-winning year, Principal Tutors was delighted to receive the top award for Tutoring company of the Year recently at the country retreat Shrigley Hall earlier in June. Here is what the judging panel […]

Science GCSE isn’t known for being easy. You’re learning three different disciplines of science, plus you’re using mathematics skills and remembering practical skills too. However, a calm, planned approach can make a huge difference in your GCSE Science success. Today, we’re exploring how to pass Science GCSE, including a list of simple steps you can […]

In the first few days of 2023, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that all young people in the UK would continue to study mathematics until the age of 18. What will change under this new vision for maths, and what does it mean for parents and children in school now? In this post, we’ll explore […]

It’s estimated that between three and five percent of children have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). But the condition is more complex than its name suggests, and its symptoms range far beyond hyperactivity and inattentiveness. Because these symptoms are so widespread, a student with ADHD often needs extra support in the classroom and outside in […]

Throughout the UK, English is a compulsory subject taught in primary and secondary classrooms. However, while you study English as a general topic in primary years, this subject is split into two categories when moving into secondary education. The reason for this is that English language and literature, while appearing similar, are pretty different regarding […]

Children face several challenges in education, including end-of-year tests such as SATs, 11 plus examinations and GCSEs. In addition, general learning can be affected by a number of external factors, from teacher strikes and staff absences to a lack of resources in schools. With all these things to consider during a child’s education, private tutoring […]

If your child is getting ready to sit the 11-plus exam, you may be wondering how you can help them feel confident and prepared for this milestone. Fortunately, for parents, there are a few things you can do to make the journey easier, and a great start is reading a range of eleven-plus books to […]

GCSE results day is an important day in the calendar for all secondary school students. It’s the culmination of two years of effort, which can provide relief and rewards, along with frustration or upset. With this in mind, it’s important that teens are prepared for what happens on the day – and are ready to […]

Maths is undoubtedly one of the most important subjects at GCSE level – and in life more broadly. So, it goes without saying that ambitious students will want to get a 9 in GCSE Maths. This is the top grade awarded for mathematics at GCSE level and a solid foundation for further studies and a […]

GCSE Physics introduces students to a wide variety of topics relating to the universe and everything inside it. The subject matter brings together a diverse and interesting collection of topics, and you learn how they are applied in practice in areas such as engineering, research and science. As a result, GCSE Physics opens up a […]