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Are pupils who do not live in Bucks allowed to take the 11+?
Are pupils from outside of Buckinghamshire allowed to take the 11+?
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headstart11plus
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
Are pupils living in Aylesbury at a disadvantage in the 11+?
The secondary transfer test (11+) is a test taken by all pupils in Buckinghamshire at the beginning of year 6 to determine which...
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headstart11plus
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
What to do if your child did not pass the 11+? The 2023 appeals process for Bucks schools
Appeals process for the secondary transfer test in Buckinghamshire
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headstart11plus
- Aug 29, 2021
- 2 min
Secondary School tables to be brought back in 2021-22.
The government have announced that Secondary school league tables will return after a two year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic....
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headstart11plus
- Mar 25, 2021
- 3 min
How to answer the Verbal Reasoning questions in the 11+ (Blog series 3 – Using Numbers)
Verbal Reasoning aims to evaluate the ability of a pupil to think constructively rather than just recognise vocabulary. It covers a whole...
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headstart11plus
- Mar 17, 2021
- 2 min
How to answer the Verbal Reasoning questions in the 11+ (Blog series 2 – Creating Words)
Verbal Reasoning aims to evaluate the ability of a pupil to think constructively rather than just recognise vocabulary. It covers a whole...
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headstart11plus
- Mar 9, 2021
- 3 min
How to answer the Verbal Reasoning questions in the 11+ (Blog series 1 – Cracking Codes)
Our blog series on how to answer the Verbal Reasoning (VR) questions in the 11+ will take you through five of the common question types,...
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headstart11plus
- Jun 9, 2020
- 2 min
How has COVID-19 affected the 11+?
For all intents and purposes, COVID-19 has not affected the 11+ as of yet. At the time of writing, the exam for currently year 5's moving...
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headstart11plus
- Feb 28, 2020
- 1 min
What does my child need to know for the English section of the 11+?
English forms part of paper 1, and combined with Verbal Reasoning make up 50% of the overall mark. The English portion of the test is...
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headstart11plus
- Jan 6, 2020
- 1 min
How many pupils pass the 11+ each year in Buckinghamshire?
Generally speaking the number of pupils passing the 11+ each year matches the number of spaces available at the grammar schools in...
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headstart11plus
- Jun 19, 2019
- 2 min
Should Buckinghamshire keep the 11+?
Arguments take place every year as to whether the 11+ should still exist. Our blog puts forward arguments for and against removing the 11+
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headstart11plus
- Jun 8, 2019
- 2 min
What to do if my child does not pass the 11+? The appeals process.
Knowing what to do if your child does not pass the 11+ can be confusing. Our guide helps explain the appeals process for you
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headstart11plus
- May 29, 2019
- 1 min
What is the pass mark for the 11+? Explained!
Have you ever wondered how the pass mark for the 11+ is calculated?
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headstart11plus
- May 18, 2019
- 2 min
What books should my child be reading in preparation for the 11+?
Reading is one of the most important indicators of a child's success in the 11+. Read more to see what books your child should be reading.
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headstart11plus
- May 11, 2019
- 2 min
Tips to help your child prepare for the 11+ at home
Tips to help your child prepare for the 11+ at home. A few ideas of how you can assist your child to develop the skills needed for the 11+.
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headstart11plus
- Apr 23, 2019
- 2 min
What help does my child get from their primary school when preparing for the 11+?
Your child receives little guidance from their primary school in relation to the 11+. Read on to find out how you can help them.
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headstart11plus
- Apr 14, 2019
- 3 min
Which 11+ tutor should I send my child to?
Deciding which 11+ tutor to send you child to is a big decision. This blog outlines the questions to ask and things to look for when looking
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headstart11plus
- Apr 7, 2019
- 2 min
When should my child begin 11+ tuition?
How long should my child spending preparing for the 11+? You may think'more is better', but with the 11+ this is not the case.
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headstart11plus
- Mar 31, 2019
- 2 min
Why should I get an 11+ tutor for my child?
Deciding whether or not to get an 11+ tutor for your child is a tough decision. Outlined in this blog are reasons for and against.
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headstart11plus
- Mar 24, 2019
- 2 min
What does my child need to know for the 11+?
Do you know what your child needs to know in order to pass the 11+? This blog outlines what they will be tested on.
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