How to mark your child’s timed writing
Review your child’s timed writing with a practical checklist for ideas, structure, vocabulary, grammar and purpose, plus examples of useful feedback.
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Make practice more useful.
Practical explanations to help you support your child with reading, writing, maths and reasoning, and understand their school pathways.
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Writing practice
Helping your child write a short story: a home practice routine
Support a child’s own story through planning, drafting and focused revision, with a practical example and feedback that preserves their voice.
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Supporting your child through selective exam preparation
A manageable routine, constructive feedback and a balanced view of scores.
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ICAS and selective-school preparation: useful overlap, different tasks
Compare ICAS learning goals with selective-school preparation without assuming equivalent scores, formats or admission requirements.
Read the guideDoes your child need a tutor for QASMT preparation?
Decide whether tutoring addresses an identified learning need, compare support options and ask useful questions before committing to a programme.
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