Hints & Tips
from the 11 Plus Clubhouse

In this article, the Club 11 Plus boffins give an overview of all the different types of question your child could come across in a GL 11 Plus non-verbal reasoning test.

In this article, the boffins at Club 11 Plus help you understand the process of applying for a place at one of the four grammar schools in Bournemouth and Poole, including what's involved in the 11 Plus test and how best to prepare for it.

In this article, the Club 11 Plus boffins discuss the 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning test, analysing the wide range of different question types, the skills required to tackle them, and how best to prepare.

This article discusses some of the mistakes most commonly made by children sitting their 11 Plus tests, and gives some tips on how best to avoid them.

We all want our children to do themselves justice in their 11 Plus test, but when is the best age to start tuition? In this blog post, the Club 11 Plus boffins share their thoughts on the ideal time for children to start their 11 Plus tuition journey.

Knowing how best to help our children prepare for the 11 Plus test can be daunting! This article discusses the various approaches parents can take towards helping their child prepare for grammar school entry test.

Preparing for the 11 Plus test and hoping for a place at a grammar school can be stressful for both children and parents. As parents, we naturally want the best opportunities for our children, but it's important to manage expectations and ensure that children feel supported rather than pressured.

How to help your child prepare for the 11 Plus English test - without losing your sanity - or theirs!

If, like the majority of schools, your child will be sitting a GL-based maths test, they can expect to be faced with around 50 questions, all of which will be word problems, and all of which will have to be completed in about 50 minutes. If that sounds intense to you, just think how overwhelming it could be for a 10 year old, so it definitely helps to be prepared!

Have you ever wondering why the 11 Plus test even exists? In this article, the Club 11 Plus boffins dig into the archives to find out the history of the 11 Plus test.