{"id":5298,"date":"2020-07-24T12:27:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T11:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eastkent-tutors.co.uk\/wordpress\/?p=5298"},"modified":"2020-07-24T12:27:58","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T11:27:58","slug":"important-dates-for-kent-test-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastkent-tutors.co.uk\/wordpress\/2020\/07\/24\/important-dates-for-kent-test-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Important dates for Kent Test Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th.bing.com\/th\/id\/OIP.xAzhmNB4xoPa9ow7V3BIFQHaEK?w=303&amp;h=180&amp;c=7&amp;o=5&amp;dpr=1.5&amp;pid=1.7\" alt=\"Image result for image kent test\" width=\"285\" height=\"169\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At long last we have the dates for the Kent Test. For pupils in Kent, the test will go ahead on Thursday 15<sup>th<\/sup> October; other students will sit the test on Saturday 17<sup>th<\/sup> October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other news is a change to the CAF \u2013 Common Application Form \u2013 will allow 6 choices of secondary school, rather than the usual 4. Unfortunately, the closing date for the return of your application remains 31<sup>st<\/sup> October, so it seems possible many of you will be filling in the form without having the Test results to hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So how do you decide which schools to put? Many schools will have set CAT tests earlier in the academic year, and while these aren\u2019t an exact science they give some indicator of the type of school your child might be happy in. Chat to your child\u2019s teacher. Look at the websites for all the schools that have caught your eye. Discuss them with your child. Make a list of the \u2018non-negotiables\u2019 \u2013that might be the type of journey, any specialisms you are interested in (eg sport, languages), the general ethos. Look at the policies \u2013 do you agree with them all? Your child will be spending 7 years in this school, so it\u2019s crucial they like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you fill in the CAF, it may be wise to choose a variety of schools, some grammar, some wide ability. With 6 choices you have more freedom, and there are some excellent schools in the areas in both sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find more information about admissions here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.gov.uk\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0020\/17930\/Secondary-admissions-booklet-all-areas.pdf\">https:\/\/www.kent.gov.uk\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0020\/17930\/Secondary-admissions-booklet-all-areas.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This link explains what happens to your application:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theschoolrun.com\/equal-preference-system-explained?fbclid=IwAR1IuPfvue2H7mWmgaVU-RavUDtOBPzFmK3GUXq9386aUTHu7IDS_MvMQeE\">https:\/\/www.theschoolrun.com\/equal-preference-system-explained?fbclid=IwAR1IuPfvue2H7mWmgaVU-RavUDtOBPzFmK3GUXq9386aUTHu7IDS_MvMQeE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above all, keep your child involved, and reassure them they will do brilliantly wherever they go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At long last we have the dates for the Kent Test. For pupils in Kent, the test will go ahead on Thursday 15th October; other students will sit the test on Saturday 17th October. 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