
HeyKitsu Team
Articles by HeyKitsu Team


Scrap paper: The habit that costs marks in the 11+
The habit that costs 11+ marks most often isn't a knowledge gap – it's skipping scrap paper. Here's why it matters and how to fix it.

Should you tutor your own child for the 11+?
Thinking of tutoring your own child for the 11+? Here's what works, what backfires and how to structure it so it helps rather than causes arguments.

Mock 11+ tests on HeyKitsu: exam conditions without the drama
Most 11+ practice has no clock. Timed Practice on HeyKitsu changes that – flexible, adaptive sessions that build the speed and calm children need on exam day.

The complete guide to 11+ tutoring: costs, choices and when it's worth it
Everything parents need to know about 11+ tutoring in 2026: what it costs, what the evidence says, how to find a good tutor and how to tell if it's working.


What is a good 11+ score in 2026?
What an 11+ standardised age score means, how qualifying marks vary by area and what score your child should realistically be aiming for.

The Best Apps in 2026 for 11+ Exam Practice (Compared)
A clear comparison of the top 11+ prep platforms in 2026 – Atom Learning, Bond Online and HeyKitsu – on price, adaptivity, subject coverage and engagement.

11+ Maths: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
Everything on the 11+ maths paper – topics covered, how GL, ISEB and Quest differ, what the time pressure actually feels like and how to prepare effectively.

Quest Assessments and the 11+: What parents need to know
A guide to Quest Assessments – which schools use it, what each paper tests, how the Part 2 computer assessment works and how to prepare effectively.

ISEB Pre-Test: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
A complete guide to the ISEB Common Pre-Test – how the adaptive format works, what each section covers, how scoring works and how to prepare effectively.

Independent school interviews: the complete guide for parents
Everything your child might be asked in an independent school interview – with real question examples, what interviewers actually look for and how to prepare.