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1 September 2025•7 min read
The 11+ Entrance Exam: What It Really Is (And Isn't)
A calm guide for parents: what the 11+ actually measures, myths busted, subjects, and how to start without stress.
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Academic Preparation
28 August 2025•8 min read
GL vs CEM: Which 11+ Exam Style Fits Your Child?
Understand GL vs CEM 11+ formats: structure, timing, strengths, prep strategies, and how to identify your local test.
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Academic Preparation
15 August 2025•12 min read
Demystifying Verbal Reasoning: A Parent's Guide to the 21 Question Types
Break down the complexity of verbal reasoning with our comprehensive guide to all 21 question types, complete with examples and practice strategies.
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22 July 2025•10 min read
Managing Your Own Anxiety: How Your Calm Can Help Your Child Succeed
Discover practical strategies for managing parental anxiety during the 11+ journey and learn how your emotional state directly impacts your child's performance.
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Lifelong Skills
25 April 2025•8 min read
Your 30-Day Reading Transformation: A Practical Action Plan for Busy Families
Ready to build a love of reading in your child? This step-by-step action plan takes you from where you are now to a thriving reading culture in just 30 days.
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Academic Preparation
1 September 2025•7 min read
The 11+ Entrance Exam: What It Really Is (And Isn't)
A calm guide for parents: what the 11+ actually measures, myths busted, subjects, and how to start without stress.
PrepGlide TeamAcademic Preparation
28 August 2025•8 min read
GL vs CEM: Which 11+ Exam Style Fits Your Child?
Understand GL vs CEM 11+ formats: structure, timing, strengths, prep strategies, and how to identify your local test.
PrepGlide Team
Academic Preparation
20 August 2025•7 min read
11+ Scoring Demystified: From Raw Marks to Standardised Age Scores
Understand 11+ scoring: raw marks, standardised age scores (SAS), age adjustments, and how to interpret practice results.
PrepGlide TeamAcademic Preparation
15 August 2025•12 min read
Demystifying Verbal Reasoning: A Parent's Guide to the 21 Question Types
Break down the complexity of verbal reasoning with our comprehensive guide to all 21 question types, complete with examples and practice strategies.
PrepGlide Team
Academic Preparation
15 August 2025•8 min read
The Ultimate 11+ Preparation Timeline (Year 4 to Test Day)
Plan your child's 11+ preparation with this step-by-step timeline: key phases, weekly schedules, and late starter tips.
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Academic Preparation
10 August 2025•8 min read
Vocabulary Power-Ups for the 11+: A 30-Day Growth System
Boost your child's 11+ vocabulary with proven strategies, root word methods, and a 30-day calendar for real progress.
PrepGlide TeamWellbeing & Support
22 July 2025•10 min read
Managing Your Own Anxiety: How Your Calm Can Help Your Child Succeed
Discover practical strategies for managing parental anxiety during the 11+ journey and learn how your emotional state directly impacts your child's performance.
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Parent Guidance
10 June 2025•7 min read
Creating the Perfect Study Environment: Tips for a Distraction-Free Home
Transform your home into an optimal learning space with practical tips for reducing distractions and boosting concentration during 11+ preparation.
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Lifelong Skills
18 May 2025•9 min read
The Reading Habit: Why It's the Single Most Important Factor for 11+ Success
Explore why reading is the foundation of 11+ success and discover practical ways to cultivate a genuine love of reading in your child.
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