10 Mar 2026 · The ElevenReady Team
Beating exam-day nerves: helping your child stay calm
A confident, calm child performs closer to their true ability. Practical, reassuring tips for the weeks before the 11+ and the day itself.
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22 Jan 2026 · The ElevenReady Team
Non-Verbal Reasoning, explained with examples
Shapes, rotations and patterns can look intimidating. We break down the main Non-Verbal Reasoning question types and how to approach them.
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18 Nov 2025 · The ElevenReady Team
Verbal Reasoning: a parent's quick-start guide
Verbal Reasoning is often the least familiar subject for parents. Here's what it involves and how to help your child get comfortable with it.
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20 Oct 2025 · The ElevenReady Team
The five maths topics that decide most 11+ papers
From place value to fractions and time, a handful of topics turn up again and again. Here's where to focus your child's practice.
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15 Sep 2025 · The ElevenReady Team
How the GL Assessment 11+ actually works
Most UK grammar schools use GL Assessment. Here's a plain-English guide to the format, the subjects, and what it means for your child's preparation.
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