My son has just started y5. We live in an area where he could potentially take three different tests for grammar schools. He's at a good primary school and is doing well academically. He's also really good at a sport and trains several times a week.
We need to decide whether he is going to take the grammar tests fairly soonish and I just don't know how to make that choice. I think I'm projecting slightly (a lot) because I went to a grammar school and despite being in my 40s now, I think I've got a lot of issues STILL because of school. He's a bit of a worrier like I was, which makes me think it might not be the right choice for him. Also, I worry about him being judged solely on his academic ability on one day, when there's so much more to him.
In my day, you just rocked up on the day and took the test - no tuition or whatever. But if he's going to do these tests we're going to have to prepare and maybe get tuition or certainly do lots of extra work with him so we can't put off the decision until the last minute. I sort of feel like he may as well do the tests, but then it's a lot of work and pressure on him...
Can any of you who have decided one way or another lend me the benefit of your wisdom and experience?
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KathyBeale · 07/09/2016 17:45
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