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Real-world 11+ writing support for parents who want clarity, not guesswork

These guides are written for busy UK families who want their child to improve in creative writing without turning practice into stress. Each article focuses on one common parent concern: what good work looks like, how to use exam papers effectively, how to build stronger vocabulary, and how to keep a routine that actually lasts.

Pillar guide | 15 min read

11+ Creative Writing: A Parent's Complete At-Home Guide

Understand what examiners value, apply a five-part marking framework, and build a weekly feedback loop that helps your child improve steadily.

  • Primary focus: 11+ creative writing
  • Includes parent marking framework and feedback scripts
  • Designed for families who want to know what "good enough" means
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Assessment confidence | 14 min read

How to Mark 11+ Creative Writing (Without Being a Tutor)

Use a simple 10-minute checklist, see a worked paragraph example, and learn how to give focused corrections children can apply straight away.

  • Primary focus: how to mark 11 plus creative writing
  • Includes scoring approach and four-week tracking model
  • Built for parents who are unsure how strict to be
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Routine and motivation | 13 min read

11+ Writing Practice Routine: Improve Without Daily Battles

Follow a realistic three-day weekly rhythm, keep motivation steady, and avoid the common home-practice traps that create arguments.

  • Primary focus: 11 plus writing practice routine
  • Includes scripts for encouragement and next-step planning
  • Ideal for parents managing school, clubs, and exam prep
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Story structure | 12 min read

11+ Story Openings and Endings: Parent Guide with Examples

Coach stronger first and final paragraphs with practical formulas, worked examples, and a short weekly drill children can apply in timed writing.

  • Primary focus: 11+ story openings and endings
  • Includes opening formulas and ending frameworks
  • Built for parents tackling abrupt or generic story endings
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Description quality | 12 min read

11+ Descriptive Writing: Examples and Parent Checklist

Improve descriptive writing with show-dont-tell methods, sentence upgrades, and a practical checklist that avoids both flat and overwritten work.

  • Primary focus: 11+ descriptive writing
  • Includes weak-to-strong sentence examples
  • Ideal for parents who want vivid writing without pressure
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Prompt planning | 11 min read

11+ Writing Prompts for Busy Parents: Practical Weekly Plan

Use targeted prompts, a 30-minute session structure, and quick review methods to build exam-ready writing habits around real family schedules.

  • Primary focus: 11+ writing prompts
  • Includes 12 prompts grouped by writing skill
  • Designed for families needing consistent weekly structure
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Search intent: vocabulary | 12 min read

11+ Vocabulary List for Parents: High-Impact Words and Weekly Plan

Build useful 11+ vocabulary through grouped word banks, sentence upgrades, and a weekly routine that improves real writing, not just memorisation.

  • Primary focus: 11+ vocabulary list
  • Includes grouped high-impact word categories
  • Designed for parents who want practical weekly application
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Search intent: papers | 11 min read

11+ Exam Papers: How Parents Can Use Past Papers Without Burnout

Learn how to choose relevant papers, set a sustainable schedule, and convert paper results into clear next-step learning actions.

  • Primary focus: 11+ exam papers
  • Includes review method and fatigue prevention
  • Ideal for families balancing progress and confidence
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Search intent: examples | 12 min read

11+ Creative Writing Examples: What Strong Responses Do Differently

Compare practical before-and-after writing examples and use a parent scoring lens to guide clearer weekly feedback at home.

  • Primary focus: 11+ creative writing examples
  • Includes worked opening, middle, and ending excerpts
  • Built for parents who need concrete quality benchmarks
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Search intent: comprehension | 11 min read

11+ Comprehension Techniques for Parents: Practical Home Method

Use clear inference and evidence routines, timed drills, and weekly review structure to improve comprehension without overwhelm.

  • Primary focus: 11+ comprehension techniques
  • Includes evidence-first and timing methods
  • Designed for families needing practical weekly guidance
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Search intent: timetable | 10 min read

11+ Revision Timetable for Busy Families: Realistic Weekly Plan

Build a revision rhythm that balances English, maths, papers, writing, and rest days so families can sustain progress.

  • Primary focus: 11+ revision timetable
  • Includes sample weekly structure
  • Ideal for working parents and busy school schedules
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Search intent: mocks | 10 min read

11+ Mock Test at Home: Parent Checklist for Realistic Practice

Run home mock tests with practical setup, marking, and confidence-support rules so results lead to better decisions.

  • Primary focus: 11+ mock test
  • Includes pre-mock and post-mock checklists
  • Built for families preparing without constant paid mocks
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Want to turn one writing sample into a clear practice plan?

Many parents use these guides alongside 11 Plus Writing Coach when they want specific next steps after each submission: what to praise, what to fix first, and what to practise next.