Websites and articles
The Learning Scientists
A really good place to start. It covers all the main study strategies in plain English, with free posters and podcasts you can download. Written by researchers, but easy to read.
How to Remember Anything Forever
An illustrated, interactive comic that walks through spaced repetition in a way that actually makes sense. Takes about 20 minutes and is genuinely fun to read. Good for ages 10 and up.
BBC Bitesize
Free revision content covering Key Stage 1 through GCSE, aligned to the UK curriculum. Particularly useful for 11+ preparation as it covers English, Maths, and Science with built-in quizzes.
TheSchoolRun: 11 Plus Guide
A straightforward UK guide to the 11 plus exam. Covers what to expect, how to prepare, and what the different tests involve. Written for parents but clear enough for older children to read too.
EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit
The Education Endowment Foundation summarises the evidence behind different teaching approaches and rates how effective each one is. Useful for teachers and parents who want to understand what works in schools.
WordScout11Plus on YouTube
Free lessons from the WordScout11Plus channel — vocabulary, spelling, figures of speech, session recaps, and more. New videos added regularly. Subscribe so you never miss one.
Session 1 Recap: Vocab Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
A walkthrough of vocabulary covered in the first 11+ session: word definitions, finding synonyms, and identifying antonyms with worked examples.
Introducing WordScout and SpellScout
A short introduction to the two books: what they contain, how to use them together, and who they are designed for.
Personification Explained
A quick, clear explanation of personification with examples showing how to identify it and use it correctly in 11+ answers.
What is a Metaphor?
The difference between a metaphor and a simile, explained plainly. Includes worked examples suitable for 11+ English comprehension.
Similes Made Simple
A short lesson on similes: how to spot them, how to write them, and how they differ from metaphors. Straightforward and exam-focused.
Lesson 26: Spelling Reconnaissance
A full lesson focused on the word "reconnaissance" and the spelling patterns behind it. One of the most commonly misspelled 11+ words.
11+ Sessions Announcement
Information about upcoming 11+ preparation sessions: what is covered, how to join, and what to expect. Suitable for parents and students.
Welcome to the WordScout11Plus Channel
A brief introduction to the YouTube channel and what you can expect to find here: vocabulary lessons, figures of speech, sessions, and more.
Further viewing
Marty Lobdell: Study Less, Study Smart
One of the most watched study skills videos around. Practical and easy to follow, with advice on how to get more out of shorter study sessions.
TED: The Power of Believing You Can Improve
Carol Dweck's well-known talk on growth mindset. The main idea is that believing you can improve actually helps you improve. Worth watching with your child.
Spaced Repetition: How to Never Forget Anything
A short, clear video explaining spaced repetition and why cramming does not work. Shows how to set up a simple revision timetable without needing any apps.