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Whether your child is just learning to read and print letters or looking for ways to put their creative writing skills to the test, we've rounded up some fantastic resources to help them practise phonics, grammar, story-writing and comic-creating at home. Plus there are loads of different ways to connect with authors and listen to stories.

How do schools extend children who've mastered the basic curriculum concepts? We take a look at what happens if they're 'working at greater depth'.

Want to raise a high-flying child? Here's how to encourage good learning skills that'll set them up for life.

All secondary school pupils are, to some extent, taught in ability groups. We explain how setting and streaming works.

Places at selective and super-selective schools are highly sought after, with many applicants for every place – but what's the difference between these types of school, and how does the application process work?

Every parent wants their child to have the best chance of 11+ success, and choosing the right tutor could be the key. We explain how to find the best person for your child.

What's involved in the entrance assessment for Lancashire's grammar schools? We have the details.

Since the 11+ was discontinued in 2008, pupils in Northern Ireland have taken a transfer test for grammar school entry. We explain what's involved in the Post Primary Transfer Consortium test and the Common Entrance Assessment (CEA).

Competition is fierce for places at Barnet and Enfield's grammar schools, so what does the 11+ test involve?

With a massive 15 selective schools to choose from, what do you need to know about registering your child for the Lincolnshire 11+?

All the facts you need to know about entering your child for the 11+ test for entrance to the Slough and Reading grammar schools.

With 11 schools to choose from, Essex is one of the largest grammar school areas in the country. We explain the testing process.

A popular choice for schools and authorities that use 11+ tests, we find out the facts about the CEM assessment and explain what to expect if your child will be taking the CEM 11+.

If your child is applying for a place at one of Wiltshire's two grammar schools, they'll need to sit the 11+. Read on for the facts about the test.

If you're living in Buckinghamshire, your child will take the Transfer Test to decide which type of secondary school they'll go to – but do you know what's involved?

If you're planning to apply for a place at one of Redbridge Borough's grammar schools, check out the facts you need to know about the 11+ in this area.

With competition for grammar school places fierce in south east London, we explain the facts about taking the 11+ in Bromley.

With five grammar schools in the Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton area, we explain the 11+ test procedure that determines whether your child may get a place.

If your child will be applying to grammar schools in Birmingham, knowing what to expect from the 11+ test is essential. We have all the details about applying for and sitting the exam.