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Guidance from our Lead Tutor on 11+ preparation, learning and confidence.
How to prepare for the 11+ without overwhelming your child
A calmer approach to preparation that makes room for learning, rest, confidence and childhood.
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What an 11+ mock exam score actually tells you
A score is a starting point, not a verdict. Here is how to understand what comes next.
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What parents can do at home that genuinely helps with the 11+
The support children remember is not always another worksheet. It is often how home feels.
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A considered selection of books, tools and resources chosen to support confident, independent learning.
Course books
Spatial Awareness Puzzle Book
Spatial Awareness Puzzles: A diverse range of 100 puzzles to test your visualisation skills
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CGP Vocabulary Book Age 10 - 11
11+ GL 10-Minute Tests: Vocabulary for Verbal Reasoning & English - Ages 10-11 Book 1 (with Online Edition): for the 2026 tests (CGP GL 11+ Ages 10-11)
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CGP English Book Age 10 - 11
11+ GL 10-Minute Tests: English - Ages 10-11 Book 1 (with Online Edition): for the 2026 tests (CGP GL 11+ Ages 10-11)
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CGP VR Sequences, Logic & Coding Age 10 - 11
11+ GL 10-Minute Tests: Verbal Reasoning Sequences, Logic & Coding - Ages 10-11 (+ Online Ed): for the 2026 tests (CGP GL 11+ Ages 10-11)
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Once series collection
Morris Gleitzman Collection 7 Books Set (Once, Then, Now, After, Maybe, Soon, Always)
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The Diddakoi
Kizzy is a young traveller girl who feels she belongs nowhere. A moving story about prejudice, kindness and finding people who truly care.
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Stormbreaker
Stormbreaker: A striking Silver Edition of the explosive first book in the action-packed spy series that has sold over 21 million copies; includes an exclusive new short story!
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My Friend Walter
My Friend Walter: A hilarious tale of history come to life. From the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, best-selling author of War Horse.
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Friend or Foe
Evacuated to the countryside during the war, two boys must decide whether a crashed German pilot is an enemy or a friend. A gripping wartime adventure...
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Aquila
Two boys discover a mysterious machine from another world, and keeping it secret leads to chaos, danger and plenty of laughs along the way.
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Harry and the Wrinklies
Sent to stay with his eccentric elderly aunts, Harry soon discovers they are not quite what they seem. A funny, warm-hearted adventure full of surprises.
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Practical guidance to help children feel prepared, capable and supported throughout the 11+.
How to prepare for the 11+ without overwhelming your child
A calmer approach to preparation that makes room for learning, rest, confidence and childhood.
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Dates for the
diary
Key upcoming dates and opportunities for Headway families.
Year 3 timetable, 2026 – 2027
25 weeks of lessons across three terms, with holiday breaks and our absence policy.
Year 4 and Year 5 timetable, 2026 – 2027
36 weeks of lessons across three terms, with holiday breaks and our absence policy.