11+ Guides for Parents

Plusling guides offer calm, practical answers to common 11+ questions, with verified official sources wherever dates or admissions arrangements matter.

The first guide answers a question where one national countdown would ignore different admissions calendars: when to start 11+ preparation. It separates current admissions information from Plusling guidance and makes clear what depends on the child, school, area, provider, and entry year.

Choose what you need next

If the exam itself is unfamiliar, begin with what the 11+ is. To understand the skills behind each subject, use the practice library. The past-papers and familiarisation guide explains how official familiarisation, historic papers, publisher materials, and original Plusling practice differ.

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Parent guides

When should 11+ preparation start?
Start with the admissions calendar, then choose a manageable preparation approach based on the child and the target assessment.

Good to know

Starting gently with Plusling.

Find a level and a routine that feel right for your child.

All questions & answers

Is Plusling only for children in Year 5?

Families can create learner profiles for children in different school years. The questions focus on 11+ skills, so the free taster is a useful way to judge whether the level suits your child. For younger children, explore a few questions together and keep the emphasis on understanding.

Read our guide to getting started with 11+ preparation

How much practice should we do?

Start with a short session that fits comfortably around school and family life. Give your child time to think and read the explanations, rather than rushing to finish more questions. You can build a routine around the topics they need to revisit and how they feel about the practice.

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