King’s College School has today announced that it is changing the structure of its junior and senior schools. The junior school has, for many years, taught boys aged 7 to 13. These boys would then join the senior school at 13. The decision means that boys in the junior school will, from 2021, move across […]
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From September 2021, entry to Highgate Pre-Preparatory School will be at 4+ (Reception), rather than 3+ (Nursery). An additional class of 20 will join the 40 children progressing from the final 3+ Nursery class 2021. From September 2022, around 60 children will be able to join Reception. Why is Highgate making this change? • For
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By Sarah Gillam, Head Teacher Maple Walk School All parents, regardless of which type of school their child attends, will have heard of the dreaded SATs (Standard Attainment Tests). Like it or not, state schools are obliged to take the government tests at regular intervals in a child’s education pathway but independent schools are free
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This is a guest post by Faisal Nasim of exampapersplus.co.uk (see further info and bio below). What is the 7+? The 7+ assessment is a competitive selection exam used by an increasing number of top schools in London for entry into Year 3. Your child will sit the exam whilst in Year 2. Most schools
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