cutlery nightmares

[gillythekid]

My almost 4yo DS hasn't quite mastered the knife as well as he has the fork. He's starting in reception class in September and the school asks that all kids be able to cut up their own dinner. Can anyone recommend a decent cutlery set that actually cuts stuff!? Also any tips on supporting him with the task?

Ikea stuff is quite good, also a good way to start is to get him cutting playdoh with a knife get him to help prep easy things such as bananas and cucumber anything that cuts easily before moving up to sawing, make sure he eats with you where possible and have him sit on the side that you use your knife so he can see