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Our team creates a diverse range of high-quality educational resources tailored to students' needs. Specialising in materials for the 11 plus exam, our platform offers a wide range selection of study revision notes, practice papers, and learning materials.

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Our team creates a diverse range of high-quality educational resources tailored to students' needs. Specialising in materials for the 11 plus exam, our platform offers a wide range selection of study revision notes, practice papers, and learning materials.
Much Ado About Nothing Themes
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Much Ado About Nothing Themes

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I’ve used this resource with my GCSE English students studying Much Ado, covering the major themes of the play. Ideal as a revision resource, in the classroom, or as a prompt for essay questions. Inbuilt into this is context, language analysis ranging around the whole play, hitting all the assessment objectives required in the exam. Themes included: Social Class Honour Love Deception Nothing and Noting How is [theme] presented in the play?
11 Plus Homework Booklets - Year 4
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11 Plus Homework Booklets - Year 4

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11 Plus Homework Booklet - Year 4 140 pages of practice Designed to provide intense preparation for the 11 Plus exam, this 140-page workbook offers a structured approach to building essential skills for students in Year 4. With a wide range of carefully crafted tasks, it covers key areas such as verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, mathematics, and English, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for the 11 Plus. Ideal for use at home, during tutoring sessions, or in the classroom, this booklet helps students develop both confidence and competence as they progress towards the 11 Plus. Whether used for regular practice or targeted revision, this resource offers a perfect balance of challenge and support, helping to boost performance in all areas of the exam.
Creative Writing GCSE English Language AQA
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Creative Writing GCSE English Language AQA

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Containing 20 (2x10) specimen questions for Paper 1 Section B of the GCSE AQA English Language, this resource is perfect for revision, homework, assessment, or use in the classroom- especially with the limited material available from AQA. They mimic the style of the real exam and so provide as close an experience to the exam as possible. 45 minutes is advised per question- though for younger years, more time may be spent.
11+ Verbal Reasoning Papers CEM Style
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Papers CEM Style

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Two Full-Length Verbal Reasoning Papers (CEM Style) - 50 Minutes This pack features two complete verbal reasoning papers, designed in the CEM style, to help students prepare effectively for the 11+ exam. Each paper includes a variety of question types, such as comprehension, cloze tests, synonyms, antonyms, and verbal analogies, providing a thorough workout for developing essential verbal reasoning skills. The 50-minute time frame mirrors the exam conditions, helping students to practice working under timed pressure while building accuracy and confidence. Perfect for focused revision, timed practice sessions, or as a tool for tracking progress, these papers are ideal for any student looking to refine their verbal reasoning skills and improve their performance in the 11+ exam.
11+ CEM Practice Paper
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11+ CEM Practice Paper

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2024 11+ CEM Practice Paper This 2024 11+ CEM Practice Paper is the first in a comprehensive five-part series, specifically designed to mirror the format and level of difficulty of the 11+ CEM exam. Perfect for all exam boards, this mock-style paper offers students the opportunity to practise in a realistic exam setting, ensuring they are fully prepared for test day. Key Features: Realistic Exam Experience: A full-length practice paper closely aligned with the CEM 11+ exam format, providing an authentic testing experience. Comprehensive Coverage: Includes a mix of question types across Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning, designed to build confidence and reinforce key skills. Designed for 2024: Tailored specifically to the 11+ exam structure in 2024, offering relevant, up-to-date practice. Suitable for All Exam Boards: This paper is useful for all CEM-based 11+ exams, making it a versatile resource for your preparation. Ideal for focused exam practice, this CEM practice paper will help students hone their skills, improve their time management, and boost their confidence as they prepare for the 11+ exam. Get ahead with regular practice and build the foundations for success!
Romeo and Juliet GCSE Revision Guide
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Romeo and Juliet GCSE Revision Guide

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GCSE AQA English Literature revision guide for “Romeo and Juliet.” Designed to help students achieve top grades, this resource offers in-depth insights into the play’s key themes, characters, quotations and model essays Key Features: Thematic Analysis: Detailed exploration of central themes such as love, fate, conflict, and youth versus age. Character Profiles: In-depth analysis of main characters with key quotations and interpretations. Quotations and Analysis: Essential quotations with detailed explanations to support your essays. Model Essay Paragraphs: Examples of high-quality paragraphs and full essays for different themes, showcasing how to integrate textual evidence and context. Contextual Information (AO3): Insight into the historical and cultural background of Shakespeare’s time integrated into essay responses. Practice Essay Questions: A range of questions designed to test your knowledge and analytical skills with model answers Who is this guide for? GCSE AQA English Literature Students: Tailored for the AQA syllabus, covering all necessary content for exam success. Teachers: A valuable resource for lesson planning and providing high-quality revision materials. Parents: Support your child’s revision with clear, structured content. Prepare confidently and excel in your GCSE English Literature exams with our “Romeo and Juliet” revision guide.
Macbeth Essay Plans- GCSE English Literature AQA
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Macbeth Essay Plans- GCSE English Literature AQA

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15 full length Grade 9 essay plans focussing on popular AQA GCSE-style questions, on themes and characters. Each plan provides clear, structured guidance on how to approach the question, including: Introduction: How to introduce the topic and address the question. Main Body: Suggested paragraph breakdowns, key quotes, and detailed analysis of Shakespeare’s use of language, structure, and form. Conclusion: How to wrap up the essay while connecting ideas back to the core themes and characters.
Macbeth Everything You Need for a 9 Guide
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Macbeth Everything You Need for a 9 Guide

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GCSE AQA English Literature This guide goes beyond surface-level revision. It will: Teach You How to Analyse Quotes Effectively: Every key quote from Macbeth is broken down into its language, structure, and meaning. We’ll show you not just what the quote means but how it works on a technical level. Provide In-Depth Character and Theme Analysis: You’ll learn to understand each character’s development and how the main themes interlink throughout the play. This will help you build sophisticated arguments in your essays. Sample Essays and Essay Plans: You’ll have access to high-quality essay examples and detailed essay plans for the most common exam questions. Practice these to perfect your technique. Offer Exam-Specific Tips: Every section of this guide is written with the AQA GCSE exam criteria in mind, ensuring that you understand exactly how to meet each assessment objective. Everything you need to succeed, covering themes, characters, scene by scene in detail geared exactly towards the AQA exam. Aiming for a grade 9
Creative Writing Get that Grade 9 Festive Theme
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Creative Writing Get that Grade 9 Festive Theme

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Festive Creative Writing Pack for GCSE English Language: Aiming for 9/A* Designed to help students achieve an that Grade 9 level of depth to succeed in GCSE English Language AQA. Full of challenging exercises, example responses, and detailed guidance, this resource equips students to write rich, evocative, and sophisticated responses with a winter/holiday theme! Inside, you’ll find: In-Depth Tutorials: Focus on atmosphere, tone, and complex themes like nostalgia, mystery, and transformation. Figurative Language Guide: Advanced use of similes, metaphors, personification, and symbolism to create unique, memorable imagery. Character and Setting Planners: Tools to craft layered characters and settings that draw readers into a vivid winter world. Vocabulary Banks & Phrase Lists: Curated vocabulary for festive scenes, plus evocative phrase banks and sophisticated sentence starters. Timed Writing Challenges: Quick exercises to build creativity under pressure, encouraging variety and originality in descriptive language. Perfect for both classroom learning and independent practice, this resource gives students the tools they need to produce exceptional holiday-themed writing worthy of a 9.
11+ CEM paper 2
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11+ CEM paper 2

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Magical Minds' 11+ Practice Papers for the CEM Test. This resource contains a realistic CEM-style 11 Plus practice paper - each containing mixed questions on Maths, including Numerical Reasoning and spatial, Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension. Helps boost confidence, building skills and establishing success. New- Contains angles recap at end
11+ Creative Writing
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11+ Creative Writing

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11+ Creative Writing Skills This book is packed with tips, tricks, and strategies to help you master the creative writing tasks in the 11+ exam. Ideal for both independent and grammar school preparation, it covers everything you need to know, including how to write debates, create characters, describe settings, craft stories, and much more. Perfect for practising at home, this guide will help you improve your writing skills and build the confidence you need to succeed.
Vocabulary & Cloze Exercises for 11 Plus Mastery
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Vocabulary & Cloze Exercises for 11 Plus Mastery

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“Vocabulary & Comprehension: Cloze Exercises for 11 Plus Mastery” is a comprehensive workbook designed to help learners enhance their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills for the 11 plus. This engaging book features 10 passages, carefully selected from a diverse range of topics including literature, philosophy, history, and everyday life. Each passage is accompanied by a series of cloze exercises and vocabulary-building questions to support learners at various stages of their academic journey. A pdf with 400 words compiled from past 11 plus papers, definitions and example sentences as a bonus
GL Verbal Reasoning Strategies for 11 Plus
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GL Verbal Reasoning Strategies for 11 Plus

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GL 11+ Verbal Reasoning: Unique Strategies and Expert Insights for Success" This book offers a real treasure trove of unique strategies developed through my 10 years of experience tutoring for the GL 11+ exams. It covers every type of Verbal Reasoning question that has appeared over the past 10–15 years, with in-depth techniques tailored to each specific question type. Includes analogies to word sequences, synonyms, antonyms, and more, you’ll find full explanations for every strategy, detailed solutions, and practical examples to help your child grasp even the most complex concepts. Designed for parents, tutors and students, this guide provides extra practice questions with answers to ensure thorough preparation. Keywords GL 11 plus VR GL 11+ Verbal Reasoning strategies 11+ Verbal Reasoning practice book Verbal Reasoning tips for GL exam 11+ exam preparation guide Best 11+ Verbal Reasoning techniques Proven GL 11+ study methods How to ace GL Verbal Reasoning Verbal Reasoning practice questions GL GL 11+ exam strategies and answers GL 11+ verbal reasoning tutor guide
11 Plus Comprehension Papers for Independent Schools
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11 Plus Comprehension Papers for Independent Schools

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11+ English Comprehension Papers - Top Private Schools Set of 3 full length 11+ English Comprehension Papers with full answers. Designed specifically for selective private school entrance exams. Key Features: ✔ Extracts carefully chosen from classic literature to reflect the challenging texts used in top independent schools. ✔ Advanced Questioning Techniques – Includes inference, deduction, vocabulary, and literary analysis to assess deep comprehension. ✔ Exam-Focused Structure – Mirrors the format of prestigious schools ✔ Develops Critical Thinking – Encourages students to articulate well-reasoned answers with evidence from the text. ✔ Complete Mark Scheme – Provides clear model answers to guide effective exam preparation and self-assessment. This paper has been tailored for students applying to leading independent schools, including: Haberdashers’ School St Paul’s School King’s College School, Wimbledon Winchester College Dulwich College City of London School North London Collegiate School Godolphin and Latymer Bancroft’s School Chigwell School Forest School Harrow School Westminster School Eton College
11+ GL Assessment Preparation Paper
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11+ GL Assessment Preparation Paper

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About This Pack This 11+ GL Assessment Practice Pack includes targeted practice in Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Mathematics. Designed to build confidence and strengthen exam technique, it reflects the style and structure of real GL papers. Ideal for students aged 10–11 preparing for grammar school entrance exams.