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Helping simplify the world of school entrance exams - teachers, resources, courses and more, all together on one, easy to use platform.
Helping simplify the world of school entrance exams - teachers, resources, courses and more, all together on one, easy to use platform.
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The School Appeals Process
If everything did not go to plan on National Offer Day, you are not alone, many families do not secure a place at their preferred school. You can appeal the decision and help is available to guide you through this process. Below are two expert organisations who could support you.
Support families with school admissions and appeals procedures. Check out their Appeals Guide to better understand what is involved:
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Understanding the Appeals Process
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Knowing what to ask the Admission Authority in advance of the Hearing
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Preparing your appeal statement
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Preparing for the Appeal Hearing itself
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Understanding your options after your appeal
School Select are currently offering a free and without obligation assessment of your own specific appeal.
Contact them on office@schoolselect.co.uk and mention Success Index.
My Education Appeal
Empower parents to be able to appeal to the schools their children need and deserve to get the right education.
Founder, Mr. Jeynes, spent time as a Clerk for School Appeal hearings, listening to appeals where parents had excellent reasons to appeal—they just articulated them the wrong way.
In 2025, he founded My Education Appeal Ltd to bring hands-on experience to the process, helping to write the winning argument and deliver the best appeals at the hearings.
National Offer Day - what next?
If everything did not go to plan, you are not alone, many families do not secure a place at their preferred school. You can appeal the decision.
We have partnered with School Select, who support families with school admissions and appeals procedures. Download their Appeals Guide to better understand what is involved.
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Understanding the Appeals Process
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Knowing what to ask the Admission Authority in advance of the Hearing
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Preparing your appeal statement
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Preparing for the Appeal Hearing itself
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Understanding your options after your appeal
School Select are currently offering a free and without obligation assessment of your own specific appeal. Contact them on office@schoolselect.co.uk and mention Success Index.
Study Timeline Overview
Families may choose to start their preparation two years ahead, in the final year of preparation, this is your overview.
Focus for March
4+ preparation
This is the month to get outside, investigate the seasons - flood your child with seasonal language. There are lots of activities - collecting, cutting, sticking…
Make sure your child is being introduced to books - is able to hold a book and turn the pages independently.
Introduce numbers 1 to 10 and make sure they can recognise them and are beginning to write them. This writing can be completed in chalk, on whiteboards, in sand, even made with playdoh.
7+ - 13+ exams
March is the time to buckle down.
If you’re using a tutor, make sure you’re having regular communication with them. Your child’s first formal assessment should have taken place in February half term. There is absolutely no need for this to be in a tuition centre or a paid mock. It is perfectly acceptable for this to have taken place in your home under exam conditions. The purpose is to gently introduce your child to formal exams.
Using the information gathered from the mock exam, your tutor (or you if you are self teaching) will be able to identify gaps and learning. Be mindful at this point that some of these gaps may be because the content hasn’t been taught but look specifically for gaps where content has been covered.
- Why is your child not retaining this information?
- Do they need more regular repetition of key concepts?
Look at the key areas individually - comprehension, writing, VR - and pick reasoning into specific types. By looking at these areas individually you’ll be able to gather a fuller picture of how your child performs in each part. This will help you to be accurate in understanding what they can actually do and where they need to practice. Make a timetable for March, it’s a busy month - Mother’s Day, Easter activities creeping in and the excitement of lighter evenings which can all lead to the month disappearing and very little work being completed.
Make March matter by having a tight timetable, be realistic - look at your key dates and remember little and often is the key.
11+ Weekly Wizz
supplied by 11+ Coaching
7+/8+ Weekly Wizz
supplied by Trafalgar Tutors
Why Success Index?
With a wide array of tutors, teachers and students across the UK offering their support, it can be challenging to find the right fit for your child. Ensuring that the teacher you choose has the appropriate qualifications and experience adds another layer of complexity. Success Index is designed to simplify this process, allowing you to easily search for qualified teachers, resources, and courses, all on one convenient platform.
Finding the perfect tutor is just one part of the complex puzzle surrounding entrance exams. Courses, mock exams and resources are also an integral part of the process. Success Index is a single, simple place to easily see what is available both online and in your local area. A simple search will list everything possible. Allowing you to compare and make an informed decision.
Navigating the world of school entrance exams can feel overwhelming, our team of experts is here to guide you every step of the way. We offer support in understanding the exam process, entrance requirements for 7+, 8+, and 11+ and how to plan your child’s study timetable. We also assist with interpreting your child's current school assessments, references and, most importantly, help you track and monitor their progress.
Family Support
Meet the Teacher
Teacher, tutor or coach? Whatever the title, finding the right person for your child is critical to success.
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Which Course is Right for My Child?
There are an abundance of different courses available for your child. It can feel like a minefield.
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Finding the Best Fit for Your Child
No matter which part of the country you live in there are a myriad of schools to choose from.
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Learning the Best Exam Techniques
We have all heard of the phrase "Flop the Mock". But practice makes perfect!
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Which Resource and Where Do I Get it?
There are a plethora of resources available for entrance exam prep.
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