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![11 Plus Standardised Scores Explained](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/397895/Understanding-Standardised-Test-Scores-Header.webp)
11 Plus Standardised Scores Explained
For parents, getting to grips with the 11+ standardised scoring system can help gauge their child's performance in prep...
![Entry into Sixth Form with Dr Caroline Watkinson](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/127091/Dulwich-College-pavilion-2020.05.13.webp)
Entry into Sixth Form with Dr Caroline Watkinson
In this, our latest webinar, Dr Caroline Watkinson joined us once more to talk about entrance into sixth form (16+ entry...
![UKiset- UK Independent Schools' Entry Test](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/99180/Student-writing.webp)
UKiset- UK Independent Schools' Entry Test
The UKiset is an assessment international students take when applying to independent schools in the UK. This assessment ...
![Fun Times: why learning should be fun, with a little help from Sharky & George](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/43699/SG-and-Ivy-Education-4.webp)
Fun Times: why learning should be fun, with a little help from Sharky & George
This summer, Ivy Education will be co-hosting a summer camp with Sharky & George, specialists in finding the fun in ...
![The 11+, 13+, and your child’s happiness](/assets/img/blog-placeholder.jpg)
The 11+, 13+, and your child’s happiness
With school entrance exams still reported to be going ahead in the autumn, now is a good moment to reflect on the 11+ a...
![The Waiting Game: How to Navigate Independent School Waiting Lists](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/370/the-waiting-game.webp)
The Waiting Game: How to Navigate Independent School Waiting Lists
In the admissions process, independent schools carefully consider applicants at various age levels, including 7+, 8+, an...
![3+ & 4+: How to reduce your anxiety as a parent](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/360/they-grow-up-so-fast.webp)
3+ & 4+: How to reduce your anxiety as a parent
This week our blog considers the decisions of parents with children who are approaching starting school for the first ti...
![Exam Revision Guide with former Head, Charlotte Faber](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/334/Charlotte-Faber-blog-post-2.webp)
Exam Revision Guide with former Head, Charlotte Faber
Charlotte Faber is one of Ivy Education's top consultants. A former Head of Garden House school, Charlotte is currentl...