Tag: Grammar Schools

Why Weald of Kent should herald a change in the law

Why Weald of Kent should herald a change in the law

Ten grammar schools are reportedly set to submit expansion bids hot-on-the-heels of Nicky Morgan’s brave decision to let the Weald of Kent Grammar School branch out into another area of the county. And I for one welcome the snowball effect this decision seems to be having. Central Bedfordshire Council has already called on the government…

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The most important things to know about non-verbal reasoning

The most important things to know about non-verbal reasoning

Many grammar schools require applicants to sit non-verbal reasoning tests. If your child is sitting a CEM (Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring) test, it will have a non-verbal reasoning component. GL (Granada Learning) Assessment non-verbal reasoning tests are also used by some grammar schools. It is important to check the details of any tests your…

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Why is the Maths National Curriculum changing?

Why is the Maths National Curriculum changing?

The way Maths is being taught in our schools is changing. The new curriculum is being implemented in the new 2014 Academic Year. It is designed to give children a much greater understanding, ability and confidence with numbers from an earlier age. Essentially, the new curriculum is more traditional in its approach and to some…

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Is the misuse of the apostrophe the beginning of the demise of the English Language?

Is the misuse of the apostrophe the beginning of the demise of the English Language?

Many argue that the incorrect use or omission of‎ the apostrophe to indicate possession in the English Language does not matter. They say its use is antiquated and its loss signifies little in sentence construction. I would beg to disagree. Firstly, it helps clarify meaning and its omission can lead to confusion over who possesses…

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