by Hayley | Oct 9, 2023 | Exams, Front page posts, Reading & comprehension
Introduction to the reading list For decades now I have been successfully preparing students for the 11+ exam. Unsurprisingly (most weeks) I am asked by parents to recommend suitable books. As I’m quite picky over what I’m prepared to rate – it has...
by Hayley | Mar 9, 2023 | Exams, Writing
Are you feeling a little bit twitchy about your child’s English GCSE writing task? Sciences and humanities – although sometimes daunting in their content – seem a fair bet as ‘revisable’ topics. But the creative writing element of the English Language GCSE...
by Hayley | Feb 2, 2023 | Exams, Front page posts, Parents
Isn’t working hard at school enough to achieve a pass in the Kent Test 11+? The unfortunate truth is that school is not enough. You may be surprised to discover that the 11+ exam content is not covered at all in primary classrooms in Kent. It’s not allowed. Head...
by Hayley | Nov 17, 2022 | Exams, Writing
The 11+ exam is a school entrance exam taken in the academic year that a child in the UK turns eleven. These exams are highly competitive, with multiple students battling for each school place awarded. The 11 plus exam isn’t ‘one thing’, it varies in its structure and...
by Hayley | Oct 17, 2022 | Front page posts, Parents, Schools & teachers
There’s only so much that can be said at a tightly timed appointment in full view of other parents and teachers. Here’s some practical advice to make the most your parent teacher consultation meeting. Who am I? I’m Hayley Hobbs, the owner Griffin Teaching, a tutor...
