Year 5

Board games can help children develop their problem-solving, logic and creativity, all while having fun. Try these top picks for your next family games night!

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Top board games for building maths, English & logic skills

There's a lot of info online about dyslexia, but what does it mean for your child? Zara explains what dyslexia is, how to spot the signs, and what to do next.

Dyslexia deciphered: what every parent needs to know

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Dyslexia deciphered: what parents need to know

Year 3

Year 4

If your child is preparing for KS2 SATs or the 11 plus exam, a routine is important! Check out our top tips for adding Atom to your child's routine.

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Adding Atom to your child’s routine

Year 6

Celebrate 2024's learning milestones with Atom! Over 72M questions answered, 665K mock tests completed, and 1M hours of engaging study. Discover more.

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A year of learning on Atom: 2024 in review

Independent schools

Learn what to expect when your child is taking the CAT4 test, including why schools use it and what their results will mean. See examples of each question type.

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CAT4 test: what it involves and how to prepare

11 plus

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

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

If your child is applying to a selective school, you may have heard about Cambridge Select Insight. Find out which schools use this online assessment test in their admissions process, the topics assessed and how your child can prepare for success.

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A parents' guide to Cambridge Select Insight (CEM Select)

Discover the planning framework to help you ace creative writing exams. Learn to write brilliant beginnings, captivating characters and excellent endings. Plus, the features of fiction that examiners will be looking out for.

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11 plus creative writing guide for kids

See the complete list of 300 words Atom recommends your child knows for the 11+. Download a complete 11+ vocabulary list with definitions and examples!

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11+ vocabulary: 300 words your child should know

ISEB

Applying to a senior school that uses the ISEB Pre-Test? Learn what to expect and how to set your child up for success! Plus, free resources and sample questions.

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ISEB Common Pre-Test: the ultimate parents' guide

If your child is applying to a British independent school from overseas, they'll likely need to take the UKiset. Learn all about the test and how to prepare here.

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UKiset: what it involves and how to help your child prepare

Your complete guide to GL Assessment 11+ exams. Learn about the test structure, question styles, practice papers & how to help your child prepare.

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Year 5

Begin your journey with Atom