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Mumsnet eleven plus forum If the NVR is required, I would have thought a score that low would bring down his total mark too far to be successful. uk is Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. I am starting to become more and more aware that we did way less work than others, even though I thought we did well. Hi everyone My daughter is currently in year 5 and will be starting high school in September 2020. Am feeling very :( for him, and quite suprised that he didn't pass. But I am too stressed with the mad rush here about getting enrolled your child with 11 plus tutor. This doesn't seem like the going rate to me, am I wrong? TIA. The 11 plus is quite different in different regions, but as you didn’t mention the region/schools in your title, many who open your thread having experience of the 11 plus elsewhere will not be able to advise on the specific schools you mention. The UK’s largest 11+ forum, with more than 750,000 posts contributed by over 35,000 members and an unrivalled team of experts to My son took the 11 plus today but I don't understand how the scoring works tbh. Aylesbury Vale area lags behind somewhat. Which makes it c. His primary school are very disorganised and not many children sit for 11 plus and as we are out of the area but within the distance for Bexley grammars I may need to see if the Head will support a review. Jan 9, 2023 · In my area many of the 11+ tutors are teachers wanting to earn extra money but they tend not to be very knowledgeable about the nuances of the 11+ and their tutoring seems to be more geared towards SATS (which is their experience at school but not particularly useful for much of the 11+ test). I literally have no idea how to start preparing him for this. Hi I'm planning on returning to UK next year. He's bright, but hasn't been tutored, and has just tried his first GL Assessment 11-Plus practice paper today. Last year, grammar school places were offered up to the child who came 359th, as some people have a grammar school place in another LEA as their first choice so even if they come within the 310, they don't want the place. The eleven plus forum (just stick it into google) is broken down into regions so you can connect with other parents, ask for help and look at Jan 16, 2012 · DD has not passed the 11 plus. Join Mumsnet Log In Jul 5, 2018 · He did well enough for one of our local grammars in the end - obviously you get a standardised score, but some others on our local 11 plus forum requested actual scores and from that, I worked out he probably got in the region of 60% in the real thing. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I encouraged number and word puzzles. It is absolutely not 30% everywhere in Bucks. You want your child to go into the exam as prepared as possible, eg will go in, work to time and not be fazed if they don't finish, or if some questions are unexpectedly hard. Thank you- I can't really answer some of your queries as to why I put him through it and fees affordability as this is very private. uk It's quite useful as there is a section for each borough. Play today's Guessword. I've heard 1200+ sat in typical previous years. So if you put a local school as the first choice then what happens if you second choice if a grammar and you do pass. Join our Primary Education forum to discuss starting school and helping your child get the most out of it. Many people love Queens. None din NVR. My DC aced them because they were used to performing under pressure in music exams over many years. Mumsnet 11 Plus Forum. Apr 15, 2024 · I am an 11+ tutor. If it's help with creative writing that you're looking for, the same tutor has now put alot of her resources online (she's uploading them over the summer over a series of 10 Jul 25, 2023 · We are entering the last circa 7 weeks before the 11+ exam in September. Apr 10, 2012 · The Sutton grammars are super-selectives, so they don't have a catchment area. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share 1 2 11 plus help! 26 replies Helpmeeatcake · 18/10/2023 01:22 So my wonderful boy has failed bexley by 5 marks. It must help if you are familiar with the language so I always suggest Treasure Island as a good book to read for 11 plus! Dec 8, 2023 · There seemed to be a lot of kids, with staggered entry and release times to accommodate the queues. I booked 3 mock tests with 'eleven plus exams' she is taking on average 75-78% marks. He had nausea on the day of the test but still felt he did ok test wise so I didn't Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. Eleven Plus Forum; Eleven Plus Shop; Eleven Plus Free Practice Papers; Eleven Plus Practice Platform; Eleven Plus Mocks; Eleven Plus Tuition Join our Tutoring forum for help finding the right private tutor for your child. Join the discussion on our Education forum. advice for 11 plus interviews at King's College Wimbledon 10 replies lupinn · 02/02/2012 14:37 Would be grateful for any advice Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Indeed Sutton Grammar does not do Latin. Try the 11+ forum site for guidance in your area. my son will start year 4 this sept. One of te things looked at would be a mismatch of a high NV reasoning and low average scores (in the low 90 or high 80) in maths or literacy. ) Also, the Eleven plus parents forum has designated discussions for each region which can be useful. The waiting list positions should be released within the next couple of weeks. Hi to all the 11 plus Mummies/Parents out there - how are you doing? Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. My daughter scored 120 on her 11+, she wants to go to the same school as her sister which is a grammar school and I've said I'm happy to appeal for her if that's what she wants but I've no idea where to start! He did well enough for one of our local grammars in the end - obviously you get a standardised score, but some others on our local 11 plus forum requested actual scores and from that, I worked out he probably got in the region of 60% in the real thing. I would imagine the decision to phase out GCSE will have put off a few risk-averse parents, but would think the school will keep any fall in numbers under wraps and will still not have any difficulty filling its places Jan 15, 2022 · The pastoral support has been outstanding as well as the teaching. I also wondered if they invited all children to an interview? She does really well in those! Jun 3, 2021 · Join the 11 plus forum. Sep 13, 2022 · My son applied for SPJ 11+ in 2020/21 from a school that goes to 13 and he was accepted. Play today The eleven plus forum (just stick it into google) is broken down into regions so you can connect with other parents, ask for help and look at the passing scores for the last few years. I recently read an article by the Guardian which was saying an exam board CEM claimed their tests "natural ability" and "potential" for the 11 plus bu Skip to main content Skip to main navigation CAT scores are measures of potential; more for determining suitability for grammar, as opposed to whether they might pass. I can however state that we cannot afford the fees now and no I have not paid the deposit as I was informed we should not as we would lose that money IF he did not get an 11 plus place awarded. They used the youtube 11+ question clips to support themselves, plus applying this to practice papers. Please can you recommend tutors for 11 plus exam. Join Mumsnet Log In Active Watching Add post I'm on Search Get involved. My daughter brought the idea of sitting the There are a number of places you can find resources and information to help you with the 11+, including bookshops, online retailers such as Amazon and directly from publishers such as This group is for parents with children preparing to take the 11+ exam for Grammar or Independent School entrance in 2024 or 2025. My DS is sitting the 11 plus for some of the superselective grammar schools in London next month. Good luck. Play. Quote React Add post Share Report Bookmark autumnkate · 08/04/2020 21:24 I’ve taught in 2 grammar schools and the vast @Tabby8 I appreciate that this is coming to you late, but I was searching MN for other parents experiences of Croydon 11+ Manju Pillai tutors and to share our own, having been through them, when I came across your post enquiring about the service. My daughter sat mock exams previously and I have been disappointed about the quality of the questions and feedback. Watch thread Flip Watch MushPeas · 19/12/2023 10:23 Hiya, does anyone have experience of 11 Plus entrance exam at Stockport Grammar? My DD is taking it in Jan. About 1100 kids apply for our grammar school of choice and they take 180. Owner seems popular, eg lots of parents of former students calling out to her as she walked past like a mini celebrity. Make sure the tutor knows the school(s) you are interested in. Play today's Sudoku. co. We probably did a bit about 2 or 3 times a week over the Don't quite know how one oversteps the mark on an 11+ forum OP posts: See next See all He has not been in school so much in year 6. I am keen for him to attempt eleven plus for Habs, MTS, etc. I will be grateful to get any. I've found ISEB support threads for children in Year 5 and for 11+ grammar schools, but not any for DCs in Year 6 applying for 11+/13+ to independent schools. The secondaries like Hampton don't want preps like Kings House in Richmond to stop sending them super well rounded sporty ds at 13 so they will always keep spaces. Once you start looking into it yourself, you'll realise it's not so scary at all. Teachers in state schools give no judgement on 11 plus suitability either. OP posts: See next See all Quote React Add post Share Report Bookmark lovexmaslove · 13/11/2020 19:31 Join the discussion on our Education forum. The time given to write the essay varies between 20 mins and half an hour so the schools can't be expecting a thesis and obviously basic grammar, spelling and structure will all be important. Have a look in SEN section of 11+ forum for info too, and also your local area section. I need to increase the level of practice she is currently doing but i dont think we will benefit from tutoring at this stage. My friend was an 11+ tutor. You may get a quicker reply to this if you post in the secondary school section in mumsnet, as I know there are quite a few published posts on the school. Mine is in year 8 at NW. Anyone fancy joining me for for an 11 plus support thread for those yr 5s who are I thought it might be useful for parents of 2023 children taking the 11+ test next school year to have a space to talk everything 11+ - tips on managing stress, approaches to the different papers, ways of relaxing etc. His current school does not prepare for thi Philosophical questions (received with gratitude from a mum in the eleven plus forum, NW London school, 2021 batch) - DD was never asked these though - Would you rather be a clever coward or a brave fool? Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, they are so stressed themselves? Apparently it is results day. Not knowing how the system works, everything seems new and scary at times. We will be sitting the entrance exams for Tiffin, Sutton Grammars, plus some London top Nov 19, 2022 · Many years ago my ds had just read it and then sat the Hampton exam which used the other well known book by Robert Louis Stevenson (which is a GCSE text) so he recognised the author. We are going for Hampton, St George's, KGS, Reeds and Latymer Upper but coming from a state school, I feel my DS is so unprepared compared to the prep pupils. We're celebrating 20 years of Eleven Plus Exams! Thank you to all our forum moderators and contributors who have been an invaluable part of our journey. He needs to get 205 (pupil premium) we are well within catchment so I think if he gets 205 he's Top Forums to Consider Joining 1. OP posts: See next See all Quote React Add post Share Report Bookmark 11plusdrama · 16/10/2023 18:57 So 11 plus Beths Grammar I can't seem to get onto that forum. She's bright, but tends to panic a bit in exams so might not do as well as she's capable of. We had to wait 2 weeks to hear if she got in. Anyone sitting this soon? Really feel for you. Quote React Add post Share To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. she appeared for a mock exam (hosted by the Eleven Plus forum) and performed miserably in it. She is very bright and wants me to put her in for I suppose I naively thought that this year's 11 plus might be modified to account for the fact that the kids hadn't learnt everything in it except most of them had because they'd been tutored. At the moment my DD is really excited at the prospect of the 11plus but am trying to keep a completely open mind so I Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. Jul 14, 2024 · Hi All, pl can anyone recommend good resources & mock test for 11plus exam Tiffin Girls School & HBS. If this is 11 plus how on earth will I cope when GCSE's come around. They were both avid readers and that really helped with the entrance exams as there is a lot of synonyms, antonyms etc. A reminder about exam techniques. They will prep with DC the different types of questions and how to recognise each question type. Quote Thanks Add post Just looking through some 11 plus practice papers with our DS and to be in with a good chance of securing a place we believe based on previous years he needs to score 300 or above in the test. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here) DD has not passed the 11 plus. The 11 plus may just be out of reach for my child. My DD only had maths and English papers for 11+ papers this year. 11plus forum and then drop down to your region -for example Surrey, Kent access to a lot lore info. I was wondering if anyone within the Buckinghamshire region could help me with understanding how the appeals process works. Over the mock experience, she has improved her exam skill in numerical reasoning, but still struggling in verbal reasoning part. She's bright, but tends to panic a bit in exams so might not do as well as she's capable of Emerald - I have been to NLCS , its so beautiful and buzzy, super clever, smart girls plus the old SHHS head who has gone there is fab. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share I've been quoted £120 for a tutor with a good track record for the 11 plus in south east London. Dec 19, 2023 · Hiya, does anyone have experience of 11 Plus entrance exam at Stockport Grammar? My DD is taking it in Jan. She is quite upset as she has been an outstanding student and passed all the 8+ mocks she took over summer. Watch thread Flip Bexley 11 plus results 52 replies 11plusdrama · 15/10/2023 20:05 Do bexley results come out tomorrow or Tuesday? If they say the results come by the 16th of October does that mean we get them on the 15th of October? To comment on DS sat 11+ last Sat in our area, came out calm, happy and chilled, but definitely knows he didn't complete one of the papers so I'm not holding out much hope (super selective in our area), am very proud of him though and also kind of proud of myself for not letting my intense stress show so he could stay calm, this thread is just what I need! The primary/prep school ought to be teaching enough and encouraging pupils to expand their knowledge and vocabulary, that plus puzzles can be done in a fun way at home sometimes. She was excellent but her rates have gone up now. My DD is in Year 5 and we are at the point of considering whether to enter her for the 11 plus next year. Not sure how best to handle it - still has one more test to take but am wondering whether he should leave it. My concern is his creative writing ,learning the exam techniques and skill. Play today's Crossword. My son is in year 5 and is preparing for the 11 plus. (I'm not him, by the way. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share 11 plus 2022/23 Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Gosh, the eleven plus forum scared me stiff with parents starting the tutoring in year 4! I feel dp and I have been a bit lazy and have not organised ourselves early enough. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share Help needed to understand Standardised scores for Non Verbal Reasoning and maths 11 plus 12 replies PrivatelyPeaceful · 05/02/2013 15:49 Hi, My dd is 10y10 months and has just been accepted at a (not very selective) independent secondary. The forum mods have tons of experience and several former panel members post too. Thank you for your Was listening to a conversation our headmaster was having with all the parents of new children joining our school. Oct 12, 2024 · Hi. To comment on this thread you need to create a "Gosh, the eleven plus forum scared me stiff with parents starting the tutoring in year 4! "Head right back there It's an 11-plus website, so that's what they talk about, so they are bound to seem obsessed. anyone have a child revising for eleven plus exams? 7 replies cylon · 17/08/2007 00:49 i do, and i want him to stop. Nov 24, 2020 · If you have an 11+ plus test broken down into timed sections then speed and accuracy practice is vital. Now the injury is not a strong point agreed but , from our side he was fine before the test but also did not undertake long period of writing to know this would happen. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share Last minute preparation for 11 plus Sutton and Tiffin 6 replies SSGG · 22/08/2023 21:05 What last minute preparations should we concentrate on for Sutton and Tiffin exam? Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Has anybody been banned from the above forum? Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. Quote React Add post Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here) Children expected to do specialists 11 plus homework 5x a week. posted this in the primary section but I thought I might get a better response here from parents who’ve been through the 11 plus. For example, at a school I used to teach in,we had a girl whose mother died two months before the eleven plus. He is academically quite good. The only thing I would say is that the odds are perhaps worse - generally around 6-8 of the 36-42 boys accepted at 11+ are from private schools, but Jan 16, 2022 · Hi all I am looking for advise for my DS. Not sure about the top 180. Not to mention frustrating and often I Join the discussion on our Education forum. As another poster said the 11 plus forum is invaluable. This section has been written to help all families who are looking at the 11 Plus in Buckinghamshire. She starts in September! Check what is needed for the exams in your area - different schools/councils set different papers. I just wanted to ask some advice of those of you who have been through the 11 plus with their kids. They passed. It depends a bit on your prep and the relationship they have with the seniors schools. It was her first mock she enjoyed the overall experience. No. We live within walking distance of Highgate- so that a big plus, but nothing can beat NLCS. Thank you so much. There are parents beside themselves whilst they wait for the 4pm email. Found english paper OK, maths is intense just had time to answer all 50 questions. Watch thread Flip Watch Save I really hope the 7000 is a stretch yes I can't actually cope. I am assuming that your son is basically clever (gets Greater Depth on school reports) and so would do well at a grammar school. Jan 26, 2024 · Waiting for 11+ Independent schools results for 2024 entry (North and Central (of our choices) to get into! Highgate is choice 2. I also spent a while looking for a decent English tutor for my daughter. We’ve found some classes that charge £240 for half term for both English and math. Some have ha Sorry not strictly aibu but didn’t get much response on the parenting section! Dd goes to a lovely village primary but we live in an area with a d For NVR, it is the CGP practice papers (red colour cover) I would recommend, the difficulty is close to the real exam one, except that your DD need to practice with substantial less time, real exam was 2 NVR sections, 4 minutes for 9 questions per section. There is an eleven plus parents forum which will tell you all you need to know. recommendations for 11 plus exam, how long they need to study and from when they should start to get help from tutor, name of mock exam centres etc. Looking for valuable inputs ! Dec 3, 2023 · 11 plus is not about being bright or overtutoring. The forum is on an eleven plus website at www. If you look up Robert Lomax or Eleven Plus lifeline, he has lots of useful resources with comprehensive markschemes and advice for written papers. But don’t know if they share the ranking with parents at each Jun 10, 2018 · I have moved to Sutton recently and so don't know many people around. It does seem a really intense forum too. Read more. If there’s more in Bucks catchment with 121 plus, they take them over anyone not in catchment even if they have a higher score. We did a mock test today and got the results back, which have put me in Welcome to the 11 Plus Exams Forum. we attended a test day some months back, son did ok, with maths being clearly area of strength I wonder if perhaps 11+ entry is easier if your child is shy, as a timid child would perhaps be entering with a cohort of similar 11 year olds, as against 13+ entry intermingling with children who have been established for 2 years already plus confident prep school graduates. All welcome! we are trying for dame Alice Owen. Agree with stonecircle, you need the Eleven Plus Forum and look at your region on there. Tiffin and Wilson's overall are slightly higher in GCSE and A-level league tables than the other two, but the difference is not crucial. Older two DC both passed and he is just as bright as they are. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Welcome to the 11 Plus Exams Forum. We live in Milt Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Sign up Search lady the 11+ as such doesn't exist anymore in trafford so every child has the option to sit individual entrance exams for schools of their choice or not at all and goo their local feeder secondary. 1 class on Saturday between 1-3pm. Selective school heads are describing a growing problem which involves pupils sitting the 11-plus at schools outside their area as a practice, so they have an advantage for exams at their preferred school. Join Mumsnet Every area has different 11+ tests, so you may need to say which you're aiming for in order for posters to advise better. I really want my son to have practise on mock 11+ exams (sitting KE exam this Sept) as it will help us to see how he is doing each month and give him good practice of sitting the exam. Jun 1, 2023 · DD did the exam last weekend. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share 1 paid tuition for eleven plus and from what i've heard, it isn't very good anyway as well as being expensive. Trouble is I have no benchmark with which to compare him because only normalised qualifying scores are published, and they can't be translated back into raw scores. I have attempted to explain the order in which places will be offered - as yet we do not know the qualifying and priority score but I have put them as 205 and 220, we can change them when we know the actual scores. details of exam removed by moderator He definitely thinks he’s not done well enough to get through but I’m still slightly hopeful! Can’t really add much that’s definitive on the ranking question. There is an independent schools part of the forum, but less traffic. For each school make sure you read the admissions criteria and be absolutely clear on what format the entrance exams take. We would to like him to sit for St Paul school, KCS. Parents often have questions about a range of 11 Plus exam areas such as preparation, what the test contains or what arrangements are in their area. I found the Eleven Plus Website/Forum very Sep 1, 2023 · Thanks for your responses. Hi all. DD did There’s an eleven plus forum where you can find out what tests they use and what others aiming for the school are using for revision. Usually the classes run face to face at a great site. He was expected to pass and pass well. It is about knowing how to play that particular game. Plus an interview with the head that consisted of a presentation on a topic of dds choice. He said that the only children who DS has just got his eleven plus results and he failed by ten points :( more due on Monday. Can you say no to the first choice and go on the WL for the grammar (if there is a WL that you can join). We did not tutor, just tailored practice with me. He got in easily once he understood how to answer the questions. Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. . And if you google eleven plus, there is lots you can download from online for free. my son would be in year six and need to sit the Eleven Plus. I'm helping DC prepare for 11 plus in September and struggling to find out how marks are likely to be allocated for the English essay part of the tests. Watch Save Share 11+ Sutton mock exam 10 replies SevilleOrangeTree · 01/06/2023 15:08 DD did the exam last weekend. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share 1 2 3 Reeds 11 plus for 2015 entry? 68 replies Contessa28 · 07/01/2015 13:03 Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. Your goal is to familiarise yourself with the stuff he needs for the exam, and do plenty of practise questions so he gets the feel of how to do it. I suppose what I'm saying is don't give up yet! Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. We have an excellent girls The 11 plus forum is helpful (but scary), although more focussed on grammar school. Wirall- Liverpool 11 Plus Forum. No real prep for my DC’s. We started in the June before the test (which was first week of September). I can't seem to get onto that forum. It is about performing quickly under pressure and processing fast and accurately. Don’t assume that because you are both teachers that the DIY eleven plus route will be easy. School were useless - just gave me the link to our local grammar. Lots of parents tutor their dc's themselves. So to me it seems super competitive. They do an 11+ style exam. The exam was the 11 plus (verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning), an English paper and a Maths paper. We didn't see Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Dec 13, 2019 · There's an 11 plus forum website which has details of individual schools. The UK’s largest 11+ forum, with more than 750,000 posts contributed by over 35,000 members and an unrivalled team of experts to advise and assist you on your 11+ journey. This process feels so intense and scary. There are some who go down the prep school 11 plus route but private school is no guarantee they will pass. We then moved house over the summer, DC started at a new primary school in September and so was still getting used to a new learning environment etc and hadn't really We sent a number of pieces of evidence from school, diagnosis letter etc, this all went to an independent panel who then told the exam consortium what adjustments needed to be made. Watch thread Flip 1 2 3 Reeds 11 plus for 2015 entry? 68 replies Contessa28 · 07/01/2015 13:03 Hi anyone out there have a ds planning to sit the Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, This has probably lulled us into complacency. We just did CGP and Bond short tests in non-verbal reasoning, verbal reasoning and Maths. we are new in kent. She always assessed pupils before working with them and only continued if they had potential. There are 310 places and about 3000 children in our LEA area. There is a thread on eleven plus 2023 which you could look at - lots of great advice. The freedom of being independent with local friends is fantastic. We did the 10 plus but for just one school but are doing the 11 plus this year afresh. It is certainly not too late to start. However, during our time the teaching had moved online. Join the discussion and meet other Mumsnetters on our free online chat forum. We've been through the process twice and I did consult it from time Grammar school coffers drained by ‘test tourism’ as pushy parents use 11-plus as mock exam. VR was for private school 11+. I have similar worries. Sadly the chances of passing the 11plus, are often very much skewed by over eager tuition and preparation, which for a borderline child, can lead to a great sense of pressure and under-achievement at grammar. Sep 21, 2023 · I wondered if we could have a thread for anyone with girls doing the North London 11 plus selective schools this year? DD is doing NLCS, Habs, and so Aug 25, 2024 · I need advise on 11 plus if possible please my daughter starts year 5 and we are looking for online tuition. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share 11 plus 2022/23 Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Mar 13, 2014 · Gosh, the eleven plus forum scared me stiff with parents starting the tutoring in year 4! I feel dp and I have been a bit lazy and have not organised ourselves early enough. Schools in non-grammar areas won't do mocks. I really enjoyed reading previous 11 plus support threads and I think we’re probably ready for a new cohort of year 5s start their prep? so I thought I’d set up one for next year. Over time, parents have turned to Mumsnet as a source of information where almost everything about child upbringing and I am a mum preparing my child for 11 plus in September. She could have gone to TOGS, and actually WoK was our favourite school, but we chose NW based on distance (we're in Petts Wood). elevenplusexams. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Don't really think preparation for the 11 plus is that engaging for the vast majority of children. I couldnt afford to get a 11 plus tutor and Im pleased the boys got in on their own merit. Apparently Sutton usually does a mock but has been late announcing it this year. DD currently has group tutoring once a week but we are looking to increase to twice a week before Xmas. Using her previous work, test scores etc, it was quite clear that she was a high flyer currently struggling with grief, and she got her place. In the end (closer to the time) I ended up spending £40 and hour. I can't find any information online about the pass mark. We also compiled a list of useful vocabulary/synonyms and antonyms from the 11 plus forum and went through these with her. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share Music Scholarships 11 plus 7 replies lolo99 · 28/04/2023 20:00 Can anyone help me with what grades/instruments Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Could someone point me in the right direction for which ones to buy? There is a dizzying array on amazon! I don't want this thread to turn into a sh @stripymum, it use to be easier at 11 as so many of the really bright ds opt for Tiffin and other grammars. Schools use a range of tests now but the best thing is watching and waiting and listening to staff. My child loved Atom to begin with thought it was really interactive etc. Paying for tutoring not possible though. But another question if you don't mind. Join Mumsnet Log In Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. DS1 has suddenly announced that he wants to take the 11 Plus in September. Yasliya wrote: ↑ Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:20 pm So, am I correct in assuming that we will be given a 3rd rank come January once all ooc haven’t been able to prove that they will be moving in ? I wish there was way more clarity from Latymer! Thank you It depends on your daughter. Hi everyone, my son is in year 3 at our local primary independent school. Does anyone knows how many marks are appeal able if God for it it goes till that end. If you go to eg the website for CLSG you will find the past papers for the group 2 consortium for about the last 5years. Note that these scores are Has anyone been in this situation? How did they do at seperate schools? I think is the right result as they are both different academically & personal This also acts as a safety net for those children who have recently had a trauma etc. My daughter’s non verbal didn’t go well as she struggled with timing and she had to guess 6 questions as well. Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Please follow the rules of the group Rules 1 Be kind and courteous at all times A group bringing parents and tutors of the 11+ exam together to share Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. Feb 5, 2013 · There are all sorts of tests to pick up specific difficulties. She is very good in studies in her school. Looking for some support as 11 plus results are only a week or so away in our area. Hello everyone Just wondering if anyone has any idea what will happen with the 11 plus exam due in September I’m starting to panic because it a The Sutton grammars are super-selectives, so they don't have a catchment area. There is often room for appeal cases too. My son was a 4 in writing,5 in reading and 6 in maths in y6, and passed with a v high score. 11+ forum is fount of all knowledge - go there for any info you need about mocks. Play today's Apr 2, 2021 · I would suggest bond on line- access to all 11+ resources and from what I remember it wasn't expensive and available for the year. we got our dd’s 11 plus result last week and my dd has been ranked within the top 150 placed students in one of the top grammar schools, how likely will she get her place if she puts this particular grammar school as her first choice? Assume not Kent as we have taken our 11+ already, but as a guide, in Kent about 25% of chdn go to grammar schools, and usually only about 55%!is needed in each paper ( verbal, non verbal, maths). Gloucestershire 11 Plus Forum Parents often have questions about a range of 11 Plus exam areas such as preparation, what the test contains or what There are quite a few questions about the new catchment based system for the Birmingham Grammars starting this year. Emerald - I have been to NLCS , its so beautiful and buzzy, super clever, smart girls plus the old SHHS head who has gone there is fab. There's also the 11+ forum which, whilst being a hotbed of neurosis and angst also has an amazing amount of information and support on it. Eleven Plus Results Day approaching 11 replies OneDerFour · 12/10/2023 14:35 We're in Kent and waiting for Kent 11+ results due next Wednesday. Hello, My daughter is preparing for Henrietta Barnet School. I do know that they do rank the kids three times. So if you were thinking of moving I would check out which would be your secondary incase things didn't go to plan there are some really really good ones. Quote To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share 11 plus - 1 2 1 tuition or group tuition 6 replies Areallywg · 25/08/2023 11:43 I need some advice regarding what to do about my Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Please post your allocations with score & waiting list number (when available) here. There are plenty of parents who don't start until year 5. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share Overwhelmed by 11 plus / Kent Test Preparation 6 replies CelesteW · 17/08/2021 12:42 Hi everyone, My daughter is taking the Kent Test Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, If she's in Y5 the presumably she will sit the tests this Sept or Oct. Sutton SET 1 RESULTS. The website www. Free 11+ resources, practice papers and Hi everyone, DC applying to senior independent schools at the moment (11+ and 13+ entry). I honestly don't know any children who had extra, paid tuition for eleven plus and from what i've heard, it isn't very good anyway as well as being expensive. Good luck, I absolutely loved the school when we visited and thought the headteacher was great (just a Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. Nov 27, 2022 · Hi to all the 11 plus Mummies/Parents out there Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. £1500 for the whole year plus I guess we would have to pay for mock exams etc? Jul 20, 2018 · Hi Mosade. Buckinghamshire 11 Plus Forum. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share 11 plus test - how does the scoring work? 11 replies Paddingtonthebear · 19/10/2023 10:51 In our area the Mumsnet carries Make sure the tutor knows the school(s) you are interested in. On the eleven plus forum there have been few appeals upheld where difference has been of 1-2 marks and child has good academic ability and has likely underperformed on the day. Quote Thanks Add post Share Report Bookmark caringcarer · 16/04/2024 01:37 Get a tutor would be easiest. I want to encourage him, while managing his expectations appropriately. Also they requested a report from her head teacher. I don't have much by way of doctors forms until after the 11 plus. BUT second choice Highgate also amazing - walking distance to school plus mixed are big bonuses. We are a year behind you, DD1 will be (hopefully) taking it next November. Areas that administered tests based on verbal reasoning alone have been changing so that the tests are more wide ranging. It’s brilliant. He is finding worded maths problems very difficult to solve; he’ll read the question but won’t understand what he needs to do. Hi, I am bit concerned and would appreciate your experiences regarding grammar school admissions. It’s interesting to hear how others found it. The eleven plus forum may have more information specific to your area. Actually the appeals section of the eleven plus forum, especially the FAQ, is incredibly helpful in terms of specific advice on how to structure it all. You will see that the style is similar each year. I suppose what I'm saying is don't give up yet! Jan 15, 2015 · The 11 plus forum is helpful (but scary), although more focussed on grammar school. Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. bsadn jkq yfr fbvm jwht gpag cqw lvzsia fvhcb jrfuj