11+ and GCSE Maths, explained for parents
Straight answers on exams, revision and where marks actually get lost. Written by a practising maths teacher.
11+ Arithmetic Help: Why Your Child Keeps Getting Stuck (And What Actually Works)
Slow, error-prone arithmetic slows down every other topic. Here is why more practice alone doesn't fix it, and what actually closes the...
8 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
KS2 Place Value Help: Why Your Child Keeps Getting Stuck (And What Actually Works)
A child who guesses at place value in Year 3 is still guessing at it in Year 7. Here is why worksheets...
8 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
11+ Area and Volume Help: Why Your Child Keeps Getting Stuck (And What Actually Works)
Your child knows the formulas and still loses the marks. Here is why worksheets alone don't fix it, and what actually closes...
8 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
11+ Angles Help: Why Your Child Keeps Getting Stuck (And What Actually Works)
Angles look like the easy part of the paper until the diagram gets busy. Here is why worksheets alone don't fix it,...
8 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
11+ Ratio Help: Why Your Child Keeps Getting Stuck (And What Actually Works)
Ratio turns up on every 11+ paper and it is the topic where a child who can do the arithmetic still gets...
8 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Bulk Mock Marking for Schools: What to Ask Before You Book
The questions to put to any external mock marking provider before you send scripts: who marks, turnaround, feedback depth, script handling and...
8 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
How Much Does a GCSE Tutor Cost in the UK? (2026 Prices)
Finding a good GCSE tutor can feel confusing, especially when prices range from £20 to £80 an hour or more. You want...
8 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
How Many Marks Do You Need to Pass GCSE Maths Foundation Tier?
A grade 4 in GCSE Maths Foundation has averaged 136 marks out of 240 across the last three June series, and a...
3 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
The SHLC 11+ Method: How We Prepare Students for Grammar School
There's no shortage of 11+ resources out there. Practice papers, CGP books, online question banks, YouTube videos. Most families trying to prepare...
28 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
5 Real Advantages of Learning at Your Child's Own Pace
Instant self-marking, no fixed weekly slot, no recurring cost. Here's why self-paced lessons solve problems fixed tutoring slots structurally can't.
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Maths Mastery Lessons vs Tutoring: A Cheaper, Self-Guided Way to Close Gaps
Not every family needs full tutoring right away. Here's how our Maths Mastery Lessons offer a structured, self-guided way to close gaps...
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Why Does My Child Understand Algebra in Lessons but Fail Them in Tests?
Your child gets it in the lesson but drops marks in the test. Here's the real reason that happens with algebra, and...
27 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
11+ Maths Practice: Best Free and Paid Algebra Resources for Parents
An honest breakdown of free and paid 11+ algebra resources, what each is good for, where it falls short, and how to...
27 Jul 2026 · 4 min read