Is it true that Round 1 will be the same at each school at 4+? Absolutely not.
/Of course there will be similarities in Round 1 Assessments but there will also be subtle differences. It’s very important to understand these differences and prepare strategically for each school that you are applying to at 4+.
I spoke to a parent yesterday who told me, ‘But surely they just do the same things in these Assessments?’
Well no, not really.
Yes, your child will most likely do a puzzle, play with some lego and do some drawing but this is very important to remember. What each school looks for in their prospective new students will be different. One particular school is looking for confidence, another school is looking for HOW children answer questions, another school is looking for students who can follow instructions well. Other schools look for a combination of all three of these. Some schools are more academically selective than others.
So if you are preparing for the 4+ for 2025 entry, please make sure that you are preparing for EACH individual school that your child will be sitting Assessment at. If you are not sure, speak to someone who is and who has over 14 years of experience preparing students for their 4+ Assessments with incredible results.
