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News 23rd March, 2015

Find out more about the 11+ at the National Tutoring Conference!

This event is in the past.

But we still have lots of opportunities to learn more!

Check out our Events and Courses page for information on our upcoming training and information events.

Events and courses

The National Tutoring Conference presents

The 11 Plus Conference
1pm – 4pm, Wednesday 1st April 2015
Nutford House, University of London, Brown Street, London W1H 5UL

Bringing together teachers, head teachers, examiners and education industry experts in the area of the 11+ preparation. Providing a platform for discussion and debate in the future of the 11+.

Raising money for the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust.
Contact: Cleo Watson
Tel: 07870559780
Email: info@nationaltutoringconference.co.uk

Confirmed speakers

The sciences and humanities – is the 11 Plus too limiting in what it tests and prepares pupils for?

Harry Mount – The Telegraph The Kent 11 Plus test was changed to make it less susceptible to coaching. What happened next?

Peter Read – Kent Advice Fairness of pupil premium priority at lower scores in “tutor-proof” tests or tests that examine innate ability.

Mark Maclaine – Tutorfair When education is reduced to astonishing absurdity.

Dr Chris Ray – Reporting Inspector, Independent Schools Inspectorate and Member of the UK International Education Council Are there advantages to private primary school education for the 11+?

Philip Alexandre – Touch-type, Read and Spell The full agenda and schedule for the event can be found at www.nationaltutoringconference.co.uk with regular updates posted to Twitter, via the hashtag #11plus

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