How do you study for the 7+ English writing exam?

Using high-quality practice materials is the way to go. Our 7+ Story Writing pack contains two Writing Prompts that each require your child to write a story based on a specific scenario. We will then mark your child’s work and provide detailed reports for both prompts. Please click the link above to learn more.

How do I teach my 6-7-year-old creative writing?

Creative Writing is a skill that can be developed, just like any other. We would recommend having your 7 year old attempt some of our 7+ Creative Writing tasks. This will allow them to develop their skills quickly and learn from their mistakes.

What should a 6-7-year-old be able to write?

This depends but in the context of the 7 plus exam, a 6 or 7 year old should be able to write a short piece, consisting of up to three paragraphs with correct spelling, handwriting, punctuation and grammar.

What is the creative writing milestone for a 6-7-year-old?

Being able to respond to a creative writing prompt accurately and effectively, whilst expressing unique and unusual ideas, would be an exceptional creative writing milestone in the context of the 7 plus exam. Students at this age should focus on consistency and accuracy. Quality is definitely more important than quantity.

7+ Exam Papers

Our 7+ Practice Papers are designed to help your child prepare efficiently and effectively for their 7+ (Year 3) entry assessment.

KEY BENEFITS - 7+ Exam Papers

Our 7+ Practice Papers and Skills Packs cover the full 7+ curriculum in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Highly realistic 7+ exam papers allow your child to practise in a way that builds confidence and familiarity, setting them up for success on exam day.
We offer both universal 7+ practice papers to build skills, knowledge and solid foundations, together with school-specific papers to meet the demands of individual school exams.
Use our 7+ resources to pinpoint knowledge gaps and address weaker areas, reducing exam stress and increasing preparedness.
Timed resources that will help your child improve their stamina and get comfortable working under time pressure, a critical skill for success in the 7+ exam.
All of our 7+ resources are regularly reviewed to reflect current exam standards, ensuring that materials are accurate and up-to-date.

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