11 Plus
When should my child start preparing for the 11+?
Wondering when to start 11+ preparation? Learn when to begin, what to focus on and how to build your child's confidence without unnecessary pressure.
Resources for parents
Guides on the subjects and stages we tutor, including Maths, English, reading, SPaG and 11+ preparation.
11 Plus
How does the 11+ work in Trafford?
A straightforward guide for parents to the Trafford 11+, including the grammar school consortium, exam format and what children are assessed on.
11 Plus
A parent's guide to preparing for the 11+
A practical guide to 11+ preparation, from understanding the exam and identifying gaps to building a manageable study routine.
11 Plus
How to help your child prepare for an 11+ Maths test
Practical ways to build the arithmetic, problem-solving and exam skills children need when preparing for 11+ Maths.
11 Plus
11+ reading comprehension tips
Help your child tackle 11+ comprehension with practical strategies for vocabulary, inference, evidence and careful reading.
Maths
What should my child know in KS2 Maths?
A parent-friendly overview of the main Maths skills children develop during Years 3–6, from multiplication tables to fractions and problem solving.
Maths
Signs your child may benefit from a Maths tutor
From declining confidence to persistent knowledge gaps, explore some common signs that additional Maths support could help your child.
Maths
How to help a child who has lost confidence in Maths
Practical ways parents can help rebuild Maths confidence, reduce fear of mistakes and make mathematical learning feel achievable again.
Maths
How to practise times tables without making them boring
Make multiplication practice more engaging with quick games, patterns, challenges and practical ways to build times-table fluency.
Reading
How to improve your child's reading comprehension
Simple strategies parents can use to develop children's comprehension, vocabulary, inference and confidence when discussing books.
SPaG
What is SPaG? A guide for parents
SPaG stands for spelling, punctuation and grammar. Find out what children learn, why it matters and how parents can support SPaG at home.
Reading
How to encourage reluctant readers
Practical, pressure-free ideas for helping children who don't enjoy reading discover books and formats that genuinely interest them.
English
What should children know in KS2 English?
Understand the main reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation skills children develop throughout Key Stage 2.
Learning Advice
What happens during a one-to-one tutoring session?
Find out what to expect from one-to-one tutoring and how personalised sessions can respond to a child's individual strengths and learning needs.
Parent Guides
How does private tutoring work?
New to private tutoring? Find out how tutoring can identify learning gaps, provide personalised support and complement your child's school learning.
Parent Guides
Is one-to-one or group tutoring better for my child?
Compare one-to-one and group tutoring to understand which learning environment may suit your child's needs, personality and goals.
Home Education
How tutoring can support home-educated children
Explore how tutoring can complement home education through subject expertise, personalised learning, structure and additional educational support.
Home Education
Creating a learning routine for home education
Learn how to create a flexible home-education routine that provides structure without trying to recreate the school day at home.