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Guides for parents
Practical help for Years 3 to 11: what the big tests involve, when they happen, and simple ways to help at home.
KS2 SATs 2027: dates, papers and a calm plan for Year 6
The 2027 Year 6 SATs run from Monday 10 to Thursday 13 May. Here is what is on each paper, how scores work, and a simple plan to help your child prepare without the stress.
Times tablesThe Year 4 multiplication tables check: a parent's guide
What the Year 4 times tables check involves, when it happens in June 2027, which tables come up most, and short daily games that help.
11+The 11+ explained: a parent's guide to grammar school tests
What the 11+ tests involve, when to register, how scores work and how to prepare in Year 5, without the pressure.
GCSEGCSE Computer Science (OCR J277): what's in the two exams
A clear guide to the OCR J277 GCSE Computer Science papers: what each covers, how they are marked, and how to practise programming for Paper 2.
LearningHow to help your child revise: five methods that actually work
Rereading and highlighting feel productive but rarely stick. These five research-backed habits help children remember more, from Year 3 to GCSE.
SafetyAI tutors and children: what to check before you choose an app
AI can explain things patiently, any evening. Here are the questions UK parents should ask about safety, data and learning before letting a child use an AI tutor.