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Winning strategies to pass the 11+ CEM Exam

If your child is preparing for the 11+ CEM exam we’ve got all the essentials you need to know in one place. Read our handy guide to the CEM 11+.

How to pass the Medway 11+ Test with Flying Colours

Is your child taking the Medway 11+ test? Find out if the 11+ is right for your child and how to prepare for and pass the 11 Plus Medway test.

How to ace the 11+ English Exam?

If your child is preparing to take the 11+ English exam, then we’ve compiled all that you need to know to score top marks in the 11+ English test.

11+ Maths Topics (With Free 11+ Maths worksheet PDF)

Want to know more about the 11+ maths topics your kid could face on their entrance exam? Click here for a full list and bonus tips on preparing your child.

Free 11+ Exam Papers With Answer Sheets

Wondering how your kids can do well in their 11 plus exams? Read all about the benefits of 11 plus practice papers right here.

How to Turn Travelling With Children From an Ordeal Into an Adventure!

Does the thought of travelling with children bring you out in a cold sweat? We’ve put together our top tips to make your next trip stress-free!

What Makes a Tutor Unique? How to Offer the Best Tutoring Experience

Here’s how to offer the best tutoring experience, from making a great first impression to understanding your student, lesson planning and setting homework.

Creative Tutoring Tips: Get Your Students Excited About Summer Learning

Use these free GoStudent summer schedules to create a plan for your students and support their ongoing development throughout the summer months.

The Best Art Supplies For Kids Summed up - Cheap and Mess-Free!

Wondering what the best art supplies for kids are? Using our expertise we’ve summarised the art materials that your child needs here.

Five Top Time Management Skills for Tutors

Read on for five essential time management skills that will improve your online tutoring so you can balance your workload and make the most of lesson time.

Your GoStudent guide to the Non Verbal Reasoning CEM 11+ Test

We’ve written this guide to tell you everything that you could ever need to know for your child taking the 11+ non verbal reasoning test by CEM

Leaving Cert Revision: Best Websites and Apps to Prepare

The Leaving Cert is an important milestone in your child’s education. It’s the stepping stone to university and further education. In this article you'll find out how to revise for leaving cert and the best leaving cert revision

Raising Boys and Girls: Does Gender Influence the Way We Parent?

Are we wholly responsible for our child’s personality? Are there fundamental differences between boys and girls? Let’s take a look at the evidence so far.

Top Tips to Improve Your Child's Lack of Concentration

Does your child suffer from a lack of concentration? Find out the main causes and some simple steps to boost their focus!

The Top Three Things You Should Consider When Planning For University

Are you all set for your uni start? We have the right planning pack for first time uni starters ready, so you are all set for your uni start!