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11+ & GCSE guides for parents
Clear, practical guidance to help you support your child — no jargon, no pressure.
The 11+ explained: what it is and how it works
A clear parent's guide to the UK 11+ exam — what it tests, who sits it, and how grammar-school selection works.
GL, CEM and regional 11+ tests: which one will your child sit?
Understand the different 11+ test providers — GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB and regional consortia — and how to find out which your child will take.
An 11+ preparation timeline: a month-by-month guide
A practical, low-stress month-by-month plan to prepare your child for the 11+ across Maths, English and reasoning.
The four 11+ subjects: Maths, English, Verbal & Non-verbal Reasoning
What each 11+ subject covers and simple ways to help your child improve in Maths, English, Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning.
How to support your child through the 11+ without the stress
Practical, wellbeing-first tips to help your child prepare for the 11+ while keeping them happy, confident and motivated.