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FOCUS ON EDUCATION Primary Times Hertfordshire Secondary Transfer The transition from Primary school to Secondary school Reducing nerves and anxiety, developing wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem The Secondary Transfer process is the transition from the comfort of a child’s Primary school to “big” school. This transition can be daunting and scary enough, but where schools are “selective” children are required to undertake a Secondary Transfer Test, or 11+. Tests vary covering a range of topics such as Verbal Reasoning, Non Verbal Reasoning, Maths, English. The SW Herts Consortium have an Academic test, (Verbal Reasoning and Maths) a Music test, (2 stages) and a Sports Aptitude test specifically for Queens school. The SW Herts Consortium advised in January 2019, that this year’s test would be in a new format provided by GL Assessment with different types of verbal reasoning questions. This will introduce a separate question and multiple choice answer sheet. As children are not taught Verbal reasoning in school, parents will need to support their child outside the classroom, either through working with their child, or by engaging a tutor. Tutoring is just one part of the preparation. Children in Year 5 may have not faced the formality of a big hall exam, away from the comfort of their own school hall, tutors house or kitchen table. Training like an athlete, dancer or actor training should form part of their preparation, helping children prepare for the main event. Exposure to a test environment where the consequences of getting it wrong are positive, an opportunity to improve, rather than a failure, can only be good. When a Helping Hand is All You Need As a teacher and parents who have been through the process, we understand the stress and anxiety families go through in the lead up to the secondary transfer test in Sept. Our aim is to help students and their families prepare for the secondary transfer, demystifying the process, providing guidance throughout their journey. In parallel we strive to help develop children’s wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem. Using only qualified, experienced teachers, our structured programme is tailored to meet the needs of all students, of all abilities. Our ethos and approach is that of care and nurturing which is encapsulated in our logo “When a helping hand is all you need”. Mock Transfer Tests – Founded in 2014 Abbots Langley First Class Learning Centre student receives an academic award A student from the Abbots Langley First Class Learning Centre received an academic award from her school. Oluchi Nnaji, who was 4 years old when she joined the Maths and English Programme, has made astonishing progress. The award is a testament not only to her hard work, determination and commitment to learning, but also to the teaching staff at the Centre who have nurtured and inspired her on the journey. First Class Learning is a Maths and English Programme, developed in line with the National Curriculum, for 3 to 16-year-olds. The programmes help children prepare for SATs, 11+, ISEB and GCSE exams. The worksheet-based programmes are tailored to suit each child’s ability. The tasks are wellstructured to help children develop their independent study habits. The children enjoy working alongside each other at the Centre, which increases their confidence and self-esteem. Call 01923 671 451/07393 548 880 or email: abbotslangley@ firstclasslearning.co.uk, to find out how Abbots Langley First Class Learning can help your child. Research has shown that students under perform by 20% in their first test due to stress and anxiety, reducing in the second and third tests. Students become less concerned about the environment leaving them to focus on delivery and ability. Children need to be children however all the training must not be lost over the summer break. The introduction of short mini tests covering VR and Maths is a good compromise over the summer holidays, either in book form or an online platform. This can then be followed with some more focused revision and preparation prior to the test is September to ensure peak performance on the day. Article written by Andrew Filer of Mock Transfers. Summer Learning with Tutor Doctor As the school year comes to an end, parent’s start thinking about ways to keep their children occupied during the summer. But with students losing 20 – 30% of their learning skills, those already struggling academically can start the following year even further disadvantaged. Our students get a significant jump on the next school year by using Tutor Doctor’s world class, in-home, 1:1 tuition service. We build a uniquely holistic summer learning program, adapted to complement each student’s individual needs. Covering the national curriculum, we enable students to develop lifelong study skills along with a passion for learning. www.tutordoctor.co.uk 42 Summer 2019 | www.primarytimes.co.uk/Hertfordshire
Primary Times Hertfordshire Mock Transfer Tests 11+ When a helping hand is all you need FOCUS ON EDUCATION Verbal Reasoning & Maths - Music - Sports Tutoring Services - After School Clubs Summer School - Summer Courses - Revision & Preparation SW Herts / 11+ Tests Queens School - Exam conditions GL Assessment format Electronically scanned & marked Feedback reports Paper reviews Summer School Open Mon – Fri 10am-12.00 VR & Maths Specialised Courses Revision & Preparation Qualified & Experienced Teachers www.mocktransfertests.co.uk Tel: 07785 770801 email: enquiries@mocktransfertests.co.uk Building confidence & self esteem - Reducing nerves & anxiety www.primarytimes.co.uk/Hertfordshire | Summer 2019 43 FCL Group 1_15_Primary Times_iCount_90x135_T_AW.indd 10 19/06/2019 11:55
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