2 things parents preparing for the 7+ at South Hampstead must never do.

South Hampstead is another popular school that we prepare our girls for at 7+. We have exceptional success at this school year after year. However, if you are preparing your daughter for this school at 7+, you must be aware that it is very hard to get into.

First of all, there are only 24 place at 7+.

Hundreds and hundreds of girls will be applying to sit assessment at South Hampstead.

Here’s what you need to know in 3 bullet points.

• Apply by 2/10/24

• Attend taster session on 1/10/24

• Round 1 is 11/10/24 and Round 2 is in January.

Here are 2 things you must never do if your daughter is sitting her 7+ Assessment at South Hampstead:

1. Assume that just because they have passed the first round, that they will simply pass the second round.

Absolutely not.

In order to pass the 1st round, your daughter will need to demonstrate exceptional academic excellence. She will be at the very minimum at mastery level (Year 2 curriculum) and she will have scored in the high 80% range in her 7+ Assessments (all round).

Round 2 is a group activity and interview. There are still academic aspects in the second round but here they are looking at your daughter’s character too.

We prepare our girls thoroughly for both rounds.

2. Neglect preparing for the second round until they have heard about the first round.

This is far too late!

One of my clients last year told me this…

‘Don’t bother preparing her for her second round until we know for sure that she will pass the first round.’

I told her not to do this. She disagreed.

Her daughter passed the first round and she only had three lessons with me to prepare for the second round. She did not pass.

What a shame to work so hard preparing for the first round, only to neglect the second round.