Overview of ISEB Pre-Tests The ISEB Common Pre-Test stand as a hallmark of academic assessment in the UK’s independent school sector. These tests, commonly known as the ISEB Pre Tests or simply the ISEB Pretest, are a series of standardised examinations crafted by the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB). They are meticulously designed to evaluate […]
Parents and educators keenly await The Sunday Times Parent Power League Tables. This November, the most recent Parent Power results have been released, which is fully compiled by The Sunday Times. This guide looks at 2,000 of the highest achieving schools throughout the UK and then ranks them based on the obtained results during exams. […]
If you are a parent of a child that is going to sit the 11+ Exam in September 2021 and you need guidance on how to prepare, you can find all the required information in this article. We also include the timeline of the most important dates so that your child does not miss anything […]
The term gifted child is often seen as describing a child who is seen as academically able. Their cognitive development will happen at a much faster rate than others, and this development will often be much quicker than their physical, emotional and social development. If you are a parent of a child that is known […]
Grammar schools across Essex use the CSSE 11+ tests to gauge whether students merit entry. The narrow margin between success and failure will determine where your child continues their education; so, these exams are important. With that in mind, here are four simple steps to help you and your child in the build-up to […]
Pedagogy (ped-a-go-dji) is an ancient Greek term that refers to the art of teaching. In particular, it relates to the methods by which a teacher imparts knowledge to their students. The Socratic method, i.e. the reciprocal asking and answering of questions, is perhaps the oldest set method of pedagogy; but understandably, things have changed since […]
As parents or educators, we should always look for new ways to help our children learn. Today’s topic—deep work—isn’t revolutionary, but it is essential. We all recognise it as a vital part of healthy attitudes to work, even if we don’t focus on it. So let’s learn more about deep work: what it is and […]
For every school in the UK, the news that the Real Schools Guide is coming out can be nerve-racking. After all, it will showcase just how that school is performing and compare it to others in the UK and other schools in the area. The guide will take a look at 51 different points […]
Every generation says that their children’s attention span is getting worse, but it might be true in our case. With the deluge of fast-paced TV, as well as tablets and screens at home and in the car, children are never more than seconds away from something a lot more interesting than learning! The list below […]
When you think of someone who plays chess regularly, there is a good chance that you will think of someone clever and good at maths. With this in mind, it is little wonder that many children worldwide are encouraged to try their hand at playing chess. These parents will often think that the game could […]
