JK Expert tips
SPOTLIGHT ON THE 7+
The 7+ describes the entrance exams set by independent schools for pupils wishing to gain admission into their Year 3. The competition for selective senior school places continues to intensify and as a result the competition for school places at 7+ (and at 3+ and 4+) is also becoming fiercer every year. More parents are Read More >
LIVING WITH BENIGN JOINT HYPERMOBILITY SYNDROME
The following useful information refers to Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (BJHS), a common joint or muscle problem in children and young adolescents. This information comes from Nikki Rawlings and Kiran Franklin, Senior Physiotherapists at Physio Ed Medical, who have helped many children cope with physical challenges over the years we have worked with them. Is Read More >
MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS AT JK EDUCATE
To explain how JK Educate maintain high standards of tutoring through the JK Academy, let’s use as an example the children we prepare for school entrance exams. The JK Academy trains tutors to teach children the required curriculum and skills for a wide range of entrance exam levels and schools. All our materials are kept Read More >
WHEN AND HOW IS IT BEST TO START 11+ PREPARATIONS?
The road to 11+ success is a bespoke journey that needs to be tailored to each individual child. It’s best to start thinking about it and planning a long way ahead, but this doesn’t mean your child needs to start studying for the exams too much in advance. You need your child to peak at Read More >
HOW TO TRACK YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS AT SCHOOL
As the first term of this academic year draws to a close, it’s always a good time to reflect on how your child is doing at school! Parents are often concerned that they don’t have the information they really need to track their child’s progress in a meaningful way. Parents’ evenings are at best an Read More >
GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL ENTRANCE EXAM INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTIVE SCHOOLS. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES? WHAT ARE SCHOOLS LOOKING FOR?
Selective schools are increasingly relying on interviews to help them as part of their final selection decisions. Some schools will use the classic one-to-one interview, some prefer group interviews, and some use a combination of both approaches. The keys to success in this form of assessment are letting children know roughly what to expect and Read More >
HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO DO THEIR HOMEWORK
Homework basics A regular time and place for your child to do their homework is essential, so this isn’t negotiable each day. Agree with them when they will work after school, timing it so they have had a chance to unwind and have a snack before they start. Then remove any possible distractions such as Read More >
CHOOSING A SCHOOL – MAKING THE MOST OF SCHOOL VISITS
It’s important to visit any school you are considering for your child, either on an organised open day or during a normal school day. There are often many open mornings in the autumn term and they are well worth the time, but if you are seriously considering a school, it can also be invaluable to Read More >
BOOSTING YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION DURING THE LONG HOLIDAYS!
How can you make a difference to your child’s learning this summer? Ah, the endless lazy days of summer! Our children’s lives often seem to be timetabled from breakfast to bedtime during term time and it’s great to have a change in routine, let them sleep in (if they ever will!), take a break from Read More >
Summer preparation for 11+ state selective schools
The summer is an important time for working towards the state selective schools’ entrance exams. If your child is sitting these exams, it is important that revision and practice continues so that they don’t lose momentum and focus. Of course, children need to relax and enjoy themselves too. Therefore, most families prefer to get revision Read More >
