Private/Grammar School

[1Brummiemummy]

Hi all, just looking for feedback in regards children who have passed the 11+ for independent or grammar school. My daughter has grew up in state school and I've only just realised the competitiveness to get into these schools. In panic I've just started her with extra Maths & English tuition classes but do you think it will be too little to late as the exam sits in Nov? Her primary teachers have always said she's a very bright child and a role model pupil (currently a prefect). I now relise many children have been in prep school or tution early in advance & my daughter hasn't Just looking to see if there are any parents with children on here that didn't have extra tuition and passed?

Thank you prettypossums

I think it’s so much more rewarding when they’ve it hasn’t been drummed into them. Think how much time & money some spend too. I bet you’re so proud of your dd catascratchclub. I am for my dd especially as I’m not bright myself ha ha

Sorry so many autocorrects in my comment above, I meant your ds

I had no prep not even a practice paper and scored by highly on the eleven plus, working class background, my parents both left school before they were even 16 if she's bright she'll do well. I'm against hot housing children for entrance exams, if they don't have the natural ability the seven years of secondary and sixth form grammar will be incredibly stressful and they will struggle to keep up without constant extra tuition.

Wonderful news op. I'm glad she succeeded and without the stress of years of tutoring.

Sorry OP just saw your update, good on her! That's what the selective system is supposed to be for the brightest not the scripted/coached. She'll do brilliantly, you must be so proud.

Fantastic news! Well done for being a supportive parent that enabled the background to succeed. All children need a stable, loving home environment to help them do their best. Congratulations to her!

Thank you all, I really am very proud of her. I’m so happy with all the effort she’s put in at school & generally all round that something has finally given back to her. Also without the years of tutoring is a bonus!