Glossary

11+ exams are standardised selective entrance exams usually taken by 11 year old students (taken at the beginning of year 6) to attain a place at a grammar school or independent schools (also known as private schools) that have entrance exams and choose their students according to ability. It is not a compulsory exam. Students take 2 – 3 exams lasting about 40 minutes each. The topics covered are Maths, English, verbal reasoning and nonverbal reasoning. Exams are based on the national curriculum in England and verbal and non-verbal reasoning

The 16 – 19 bursary fund is a government grant given to 16 – 19 year olds that intend to or are studying at a school or college that does not charge you to enrol and attend or you are on a training course or unpaid work experience. For over 19 year olds you may also get the bursary if you have a education, health and care plan (EHCP) or you are a 19+ continuer (you are continuing the course you enrolled in when you were 16 – 19 years of age. This bursary does not apply to any individual who is intending to or attending university.