Prep Ed

Once the 11+ registration admin is done, it can feel like the only thing left to do is more papers.
But at this stage, the most useful practice is the kind that shows you what to work on next.

11+ registration is only the starting point - what you do next matters more.

Read our guide for key registration dates, official links and how to plan diagnostic and targeted practice after registering.

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Don’t leave preparation too late.
We’ve kept Prep Ed accessible so it can support your child throughout their entire 11+ journey.

Getting into NLCS isn’t just about being bright. It’s about how a child thinks, writes, and responds to unfamiliar questions.

There’s the “right” way to practise, but there’s also what feels right. As much as repetition matters, if a child is getting frustrated or bored, it’s sometimes okay to switch it up and come back to it later. Over time, they should learn when to keep going and when to move forward.

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These are some of the most applied 11+ schools and areas.

The numbers are high so it’s not just about performance, but how your child compares to others.

Get standardised scores on prep-ed.co.uk so you know where they stand.

In 11+ English, students are expected to recognise subtle differences in meaning and to match the author’s exact wording. These are the questions that really differentiate your child.

Practise more of these questions on Prep Ed.

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Why do some children freeze in exams even when they’re well prepared?

It’s rarely about not knowing the content.

More often, it comes down to:
- time management
- pressure
- recognising what’s being asked
- and familiarity with question types

These are the skills that determine how a child performs under exam conditions.

And they need to be practised deliberately.

This is the focus of preparation inside Prep Ed.

We posted this question last week but only one person got it right.

These questions look simple,
but they require a very specific way of thinking.

Most children get them wrong
not because of vocabulary,
but because they haven’t been shown how to approach them.

Practice more of these questions on
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