The Number One Way to Support your child with their Confidence

As I've said many times before your child's confidence in the Assessment is the most important aspect of the 4+ Assessment in my opinion. 

Because ultimately if your chid doesn't go in happily and confidently how else will they do well? How else will they show their capabilities? How else will they show how much they are able to do? 

If your child goes in upset, they won't be able to show confidence. 

So this is something that you need to work on with your child from as early as possible in the lead up to the 4+ Assessments.

Take them to new places where they need to interact with new children and new adults. 

There are so many options available living in London. 

Please don't just assume that taking them to nursery is enough. Their nursery is familiar to them. The adults there are familiar to them. The children there are familiar to them. The building is familiar to them. 

When they go to their 4+ Assessments, it will all be new to them and if they havent practised, they will find it challenging. 

Even adults find it challenging to go somewhere new. Even adults struggle with change. 

Imagine a 3 or 4 year old? 

Put yourself in their shoes.

They arrive a new and unfamiliar building to them. How will they be feeling?

Probably a little bit overwhelmed.

They are escorted by a teacher or two to a room they’ve never been to before. How will they be feeling?

Probably a little bit worried.

They are placed in groups of 6-12 other children that they’ve never met before. How will they be feeling?

Probably a little bit anxious.

It is up to you to prepare your child for all of this

I tell my students EXACTLY what to expect at each Assessment. Remember that each Assessment will be different and it is vital that your child understands exactly what will be expected of them at each different school.

If you would like further support with 4+ Assessment preparation, book your Sample Lesson today.