What do they even expect from a 3 year old?
/I spoke to a very cross parent yesterday.
He was cross because his child hadn’t been successful to any of the 4+ Assessments (so far) and he was very confused.
He had been preparing his son for his 4+ Assessments from the day he turned 2.
His son didn’t have any formal tuition.
When we spoke yesterday, we were exploring options for the 7+ Assessments which is the next step is a child is unsuccessful in the 4+.
Deeply frustrated, he asked me this questions… “What do they even expect from a 3 year old?”
I think it’s the wrong question. A better question would be, “What does my child have to do in order to be successful?”
Do you feel the difference between these two questions?
The first one is filled with despair and completely out of our control and the second one is completely within our control.
We know exactly what a student needs to do and show in order to be successful. It is what we do every single day.
Let’s answer this question:
“What does my child have to do in order to be successful?”
Each school looks for different things so this is the first important point to mention and why I always say that you MUST know your schools very well and if you don’t, speak to someone who does and who has experience with the school/schools that you are applying to.
The schools at 4+ are looking for children who can:
Answer questions well (full sentences and with confidence and clarity)
Be academically able - be strong in the EYFS maths and english curriculum
Show logic and analytical skills
Follow instructions
Interact with others well (children and adults)
If your child can do all of the above, you have an excellent chance of being successful.
I like to see the above as puzzle pieces. If one piece is missing, it is likely that your child won’t be successful. If your child holds all of these puzzle pieces, he or she is highly likely to be successful.
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