Yr 5 boy, in state school, bright, willing to do practise papers, aiming for a place at a local, highly selective school in the top 20. Exams in Jan. Will be sitting both level 6 sats papers in May next year - unless they are scrapped again. Would achieve Maths now, has a fair chance (with work) on achieving English. Bright, reasonably patient parents. Past papers not available through the school or on line.
School will not prepare him for the exams and interview - nor should they, it is not in their remit.
It seems to be taken into account from such selective schools if a child is state educated and has not had a tutor.
DS is happy to sit the exams, do practise papers, but does not want a tutor.
So, do I negate the possible allowances made for his education to date by employing a tutor. If asked, he will not lie - nor would I ask him to-. Or, do I ensure he has the best chance possible by arranging tutoring for the interview and exams?
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indignatio · 28/05/2012 19:11
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