The show is packed full of advice and support for families approaching 11+ admissions tests. Every year thousands of parents use the show to choose the right school, prepare for entry tests and plan next steps. Attend talks and workshops with heads and admissions directors of the most competitive schools, and have 1-1 meetings with admissions staff and registrars.

11+/13+ Advice & Support

Insights into the most pressing topics for parents

11 Tips For 11+ - Friday 8 November 18:30 - 19:00

Led by William Petty, Director of Bonas MacFarlane, who helps hundreds of individual families each year with school choices, and is invited into countless primary schools to advise parents who are thinking about going private. William's workshop will help you focus your senior school choices and signpost the route ahead. A vital talk for anyone considering both state and independent sectors.

Finding the Right Fit: Who Thrives in a Highly Academic School? - Saturday 9 November 12:00 - 12:30

Featuring Anna Paul, Head of South Hampstead High School, and Gareth Park-Jones, Head Master of Rugby School this session explores the qualities and traits that enable children to excel in highly academic senior schools. It offers insights into whether such an environment is right for your child, focusing on academic potential, resilience, curiosity, and the ability to manage pressure. The session will also guide parents on how to recognise if their child could be a potential scholar.

11+ Success: Preparing for Senior School Entry - Saturday 9 November 12:45 - 13:15

Featuring Bonas MacFarlane AND Think Academy, this session provides expert guidance on how to prepare your child for the highly competitive 11+ senior school entrance exams. Learn about the ISEB assessments, interview techniques, and how to identify and apply to the right schools. The session will cover the importance of early preparation, finding the right tutors, and navigating online assessments.

SEN: How and when to decide the route that would suit your child - Saturday 9 November 10:30 - 11:00

This unique panel brings together SEN educators and the Good Schools Guide's SEN expert to help parents determine whether your child would be better off in a specialist school or in a school with an SEN department?  

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