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09 Sep 2026
Back to School: You’ve got this!
A new school year is a fresh start. With the right mindset, this can be your best year yet.
24 Mar 2026
Unseen Poetry: A Student’s Guide to the Unknown – Part VIII
Each week, this blog series explores a new poem to help GCSE students sharpen their Unseen Poetry skills.
25 Feb 2026
Key Changes to Reading School’s 11+ Entrance Exam for 2027 Entry
Reading School has introduced significant reforms to its 11+ entrance examination and admissions process for Year 7 entry in September 2027.
30 Dec 2025
Small Steps, Big Success : 11+ Preparation
The start of a new year is a great opportunity for Year 5 students to build habits that support confident and steady 11+ preparation.
14 Dec 2025
Unseen Poetry: A Student’s Guide to the Unknown – Part VI
This blog series is designed to take the mystery out of Unseen Poetry. Whether you find poetry confusing, struggle to identify techniques, or just don’t know how to begin your answer, these posts will guide you step by step through the process.
08 Dec 2025
How 11+ Students Can Make the Most of the Christmas Holidays?
The Christmas holidays offer a welcome pause after a demanding school term, giving students the chance to rest, recharge and spend time with family. For children preparing for the 11+ exams, this festive break can also be used intelligently to reinforce learning without overwhelming them. The aim is not to cram but to create a healthy balance between revision and relaxation.
15 Oct 2025
Unseen Poetry: A Student’s Guide to the Unknown – Part V
This blog series is designed to take the mystery out of Unseen Poetry. Whether you find poetry confusing, struggle to identify techniques, or just don’t know how to begin your answer, these posts will guide you step by step through the process.
28 Sep 2025
Unseen Poetry: A Student’s Guide to the Unknown – Part IV
Each week, this blog series explores a new poem to help GCSE students sharpen their Unseen Poetry skills.
15 Sep 2025
Unseen Poetry: A Student’s Guide to the Unknown – Part III
This blog series is designed to take the mystery out of Unseen Poetry. Whether you find poetry confusing, struggle to identify techniques, or just don’t know how to begin your answer, these posts will guide you step by step through the process.
04 Sep 2025
Heralding the New Academic Year- Back to School
The reopening of the school is not just a calendar date, it is a new chapter in every student’s life.