Be honest. What one revision rule could you follow that would help you make the most of your time? First, consider: how much of your revision is rereading notes, highlighting half the page in neon yellow and hoping it sticks? Hands up? Don’t worry, we’ve all done that too. The thing is, though it feels […]
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One Revision Rule That REALLY Works
Wednesday, October 28th, 2026Trafford 11+ Exams: Your Practical Game Plan
Monday, September 28th, 2026Last month, we shared some BIG NEWS: the 11+ Trafford Grammar School Consortium is switching from GL Assessment to a new test provider, FSCE. Since then, we’ve had plenty of questions, and not just from parents. So this one’s for you, the students. Read on for some top tips on how to get ahead… 11+ […]
Breaking News! Big Change to 11+ Exams for Trafford Grammar Schools
Friday, August 21st, 2026Is your child taking 11+ exams for entry into one of Trafford’s grammar schools? Well, then. Significant news is afoot. The Trafford Grammar School Consortium is officially changing its exam board – moving away from GL Assessment and partnering with Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE). While education system shakeups can feel overwhelming, this update is […]
11+ Exams … Why Resilience Trumps Perfection
Sunday, July 5th, 2026With 11+ exams or independent school entrance exams looming across Manchester and Cheshire, revision beforehand can often feel overwhelming. Whether you’re aiming to sit exams in September for Trafford Consortium Schools or grammar schools in early January, it is common for students to feel the crushing pressure of needing to “be the best.” However, aiming […]
Parent Guide to 11+ Exam Success
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025Helping your child prepare for the 11+ exam can seem daunting at first. But don’t fret. With the right approach, you can give them bags of confidence whilst keeping stress to a minimum. Here at 121 Home Tutors across Manchester and Cheshire, we’ve been guiding 11 plus stars through their exams for years. So we […]
Five Secrets to 11 Plus Success
Tuesday, December 21st, 2021Is your child sitting 11 Plus exams this academic year? Unsure where to start? Most 10 and 11 year olds have no experience of sitting exams against the clock – hence why we often receive tuition enquiries from panicking parents. Instead of letting worries set in, focus on building skills today which will help your […]
Entrance Exam Story Writing with Wow Factor
Tuesday, September 7th, 2021Writing a story or composition within 30 minutes is tough going when you’re against the clock. Though some entrance exams give a choice of composition questions, while others just set one, you need to get your skates on. A ‘what happens next’ question is a classic question that appears often. Continuing a story written by […]
How to Ace 11 Plus Comprehensions
Saturday, August 28th, 2021If your child is a budding mathematician, it’s likely that he or she could underperform in 11 Plus comprehensions. Some brains are more logical, while others are more creative. Some children – perhaps on the Autistic Spectrum – find numbers easier to negotiate too. Because entrance exams usually include a comprehension and writing task, it […]
How to Soar Through Entrance Exams Part II
Thursday, August 5th, 2021Hot on the heels of our popular 11 Plus top tips, here’s part II of our ‘How to pass entrance exams’ series. Today’s is all about time: how to make the most of it, and how to avoid wasting it. Easily done..! Beat the clock in entrance exams For 7-11+ exams, beating the clock is […]
How to pass 11 Plus exams part I
Tuesday, July 27th, 2021Are your 11 Plus exams looming? Unsure how to make the most of the time you have left? Luckily, you’re in the right place. Our 121 private tutors help scores of students pass their entrance exams with flying colours every year. Because subjects tend to be English, Maths Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning, we’ll initially […]