In year six, children will sit the National Curriculum Assesments (SATs), 11+ exams, and perhaps also exams for entry into independent schools. This can mean quite a lot of stress and anxiety—which is of course to be avoided! In this post, we’ll go over a view tips and tricks to manage these anxieties.

The structure of the Personal Statement has changed. Rather than one long-form answer, there are now three essay prompts that students will have to answer as part of their university application. In this guide, we unpack the key dos and don’ts in answering these questions and how to make your application stand out.