The question is for Mums of kids who made it to Junior programme in Y2 from Guildhall Kindergarten. How many kids do they select on average from a class and do they select based on what teachers see at the lessons during the year or is there a test? The school doesn't volunteer any information and I'm doubting the value of the lessons - I'm not terribly impressed by what happens at the open lessons. If there is one child chosen out of 2 classes then probably it's too slim of a chance, if it's more like 5-10, we'd stick around. Another question, does it get better (more interesting) in Y1 by comparison to Reception or another year of the same? The parents of the kids who made it, what do you think made your child stand out - good musical hearing, self-discipline, anything else? Did you feel like your child have special musical aptitude or were you surprised? The last question is because it's so hard to gauge how good your own child is really is and to what extent (if at all) you should pursue their interest (especially if they are interested in everything).