Competition for 4+ Entry has intensified. How to ensure that you stay ahead of the game.
/Things used to be far more laid back even just 10 years ago.
As a teacher who has been preparing children all over the country for their 4+ Assessments for over 14 years now, I can tell you with certainty that getting into a top school at Reception age is a lot harder than it used to be.
Many parents don’t think this to be the case. It doesn’t even cross their minds. It should.
They think things like…
‘How hard can it be?’
‘Come on, my child is only 3 years old!’
‘You can’t prepare a 2 year old for an Assessment!’
They are wrong.
It is hard.
Your child is 3 and so what?
You absolutely can prepare a 2 year old for an Assessments and you absolutely MUST prepare your 2 year old for their Assessment.
If you want your child to pass their 4+ Assessments, you must stay ahead of the game.
You must know exactly what is expected of your child.
You simply must prepare your child.
Essentially ask yourself these three questions…
Is my child ready to learn in a group setting?
Is my child able to follow instructions?
Does my child have a level of emotional maturity (relevant to their age) ?
If you cannot answer yes to all of these questions, do not send your child to a 4+ Assessment.
You still have time to prepare.
