Surviving the 11+

By Nonnie Rose

Surviving the 11+ is a witty, charming true tale of a mothers determination to get her state-educated first child into a grammar school to give him an edge in life.

Eventually, after a long and complicated journey fraught with trials and temptations, there is success. The author and her child are treated to not just one but two brilliant offers into
two of the countrys top boys secondary schools. Ultimately, the family is left with a more pleasant dilemma: which school is a better fit?

The book is easy to read, and it is highly portable. Plus, its factual and lets you know what to expect (including tips to help your child succeed in the 11+).

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Oct 30, 2012
• ISBN: 9781477238615

Nonnie Rose

Nonnie Rose is a general practitioner and mother of three. She has been writing experiential articles for medical journals for many years. She was motivated to make time to write her first book after her daughter, Victoria A., beat her to it by publishing Silly Sarah at the age of eight.

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© 2012 by Nonnie Rose. All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

Published by AuthorHouse 11/16/2012

ISBN: 978-1-4772-3860-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4772-3861-5 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012920786

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Contents

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Dedication

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

How It All Began

The Journey

The Exams

The Results

Tips for Your Turn

Useful Resources

Dedication

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To all parents who strive to see their children do well.

All the very best, Nonnie

Foreword

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This book is a heartwarming and funny tale. It documents the trials and tribulations of securing a place at a grammar (secondary) school through the 11+ system. Nonnie’s concerns have been echoed by many parents during my teaching career, and this book will let you know that you are not alone.

Surviving the 11+ breaks down the jargon involved in the grammar school application, and it offers great practical advice to any parent venturing into that world. Take this as your survival guide.

Kayleigh Blake

Manager, Explore Learning Centre

Acknowledgements

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I wish to thank God for bestowing me with the grace to write this book while nursing a premature baby and for teaching me to triumph through trials.

To Mum and Dad for giving me a good foundation and for helping me pass my own entrance exams to get into the leading girls’ secondary grammar school of my day.

To my husband, Oliver, for providing help and support in hospital and for encouraging