Roger Boulton2 days ago2 minMore than a mock 11+ examThroughout April to September we run a series of mock exams for the 11+, Upton Hall and St. Anselm's exams. We write these ourselves and...
Roger BoultonJun 52 minMock GL 11+ Exams. Why take them?As the 11+ gets closer, at ELC we start to offer a range of mock GL 11+ exams. These are all written by us to reflect the range and...
Elizabeth CorkeNov 5, 20212 minImproving your Reading Speed - Ka-chow!You've heard us say time and time again that reading is the key to developing vocabulary, spelling, comprehension and creative writing...
Elizabeth CorkeOct 31, 20212 minPut the Festivity in Learning over this Winter Holiday!Children aren't exactly thinking about school when the Winter holidays start (and who can blame them), but squeezing in some numeracy and...
Elizabeth CorkeOct 23, 20212 minBooks to Read this Halloween!Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to get kids using their imaginations and expanding their vocabularies than reading some...
Elizabeth CorkeOct 14, 20212 minOutdoor Learning!After all the time we have spent inside, many of you will be relishing the outdoors. Why not take it a step further and turn your...
Elizabeth CorkeOct 7, 20212 minThe Best of Both Worlds - Why face-to-face and online learning work together!Now that covid restrictions have loosened, face-to-face learning is becoming the norm again - but who is to say online learning doesn't...
Elizabeth CorkeSep 28, 20212 min11+ Reading 2021 - Encouraging your Kids!Now that libraries have opened up again and the new academic year has started, there is no better way to set your child up for success...
Elizabeth CorkeSep 20, 20213 minBecoming a Numeracy Ninja at Home!Some people don't get maths - they think it's difficult and boring, and that they are never going to use it outside of school. Every...
Elizabeth CorkeSep 16, 20212 minBook Review: Rose Rivers by Jacqueline WilsonSynopsis: 'A wonderful story starring old friends and new from the much-beloved Victorian world of Hetty Feather. Rose Rivers lives in a...