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Parents Celebrate 11+ Success as Atom Helps Secure Top School Offers

Keep 11+ prep stress-free this summer with 6 simple hacks to stay on track. Easy, low-pressure tips to support learning while enjoying the holidays.

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11+ prep hacks for over the summer holidays

Help your child complete 11+ answer sheets accurately. Learn key techniques, avoid mistakes, and access free practice tools for exam success.

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How to fill in 11+ answer sheets correctly: a step-by-step guide for parents

Year 5

Is your child taking the 11 plus exam? Help them stay confident and prepared for success on the exam day with Atom's 5 top tips for 11 plus exam technique. 

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11 plus exam techniques: 5 top tips

Parent-approved tips to start the school year strong and prepare your child for 11+ success with calm, consistent routines.

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Back to school: top tips from parents who’ve been through the 11+ 

Is your child taking Quest Part 2? Discover what’s tested in Puzzles & Problem-Solving and Creative Comprehension, plus 10 expert tips to build key skills for senior school entrance exams.

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Cracking Quest Part 2: Puzzles & Problem-Solving and Creative Comprehension

Is your child preparing for Quest Admissions Part 1? Discover what to expect in the English, maths, and reasoning sections, plus expert tips to support their preparation for senior school entrance exams.



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Inside Quest Admissions Part 1: What to Expect in English, Maths & Reasoning

Discover how daily reading builds your child’s confidence, supports 11+ success, and becomes a simple, powerful habit that lasts a lifetime.

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Little and often: using reading to boost your child’s confidence and future

A term-by-term guide to Year 5 for selective school applicants. Support your child’s 11+ prep with expert tips, timelines, and targeted resources.

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A term-by-term guide to Year 5 if you're applying to selective schools

Did your child take the 11 plus in September 2025? Find out when you can expect their 11 plus results and what happens next. 

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11 plus results 2025

We sat down with Atom user, Naureen, to talk about how her daughter, Esha, aced the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test and how she used Atom Learning to help her. 

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How Atom helped my daughter pass the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test

Not sure where to start with 11+ revision? Learn how baseline tests can guide your child’s study plan, track progress, and build confidence — with expert advice on timing and next steps.

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11+ baseline tests: why they matter for 11+ success

In this interview, Peter tells us about how Atom Home helped both his daughters pass the 11 plus and his experience with the Kent Test.

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