Full marks in Nfer

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Daughter is in Y2 currently and was given a Y2 Nfer maths and reading, then was given Y3 papers, which apparently she got full marks for. She has been exceeding expectations since Y1 Autumn term and she is very mature both socially and emotionally.

She plays a sport and a musical instrument both of which she enjoys, as well as arts and crafts, outside play and reading.

Is anyone in a similar situation to us and if so what kind of support are you giving your children?

It sounds as though your DD is extremely bright and capable, and is benefitting from a range of activities at home, which is lovely to hear.

The school seems to be well aware of her capabilities, and has provided some opportunity for stretch. Do you feel confident that they will continue to provide appropriate challenge next year?

What does your DD say about school? Does she seem to be occupied and challenged, or does she come home saying that the work is easy and boring? When she finishes her work, is there always an extension task to do? Is she ever paired up with a weaker child (to embed her knowledge by explaining a concept in different ways) or with a child of close ability (to explore extension work together)?

My DD has been strong academically throughout primary (now in Y6) and her school is average attaining and not very pushy. Her experience has varied from year to year, depending on the teacher. When extension work was not forthcoming, I encouraged my DD to request harder work from the teacher, and her polite persistence was generally rewarded. Aside from that, we just let things tick along at school, whilst continuing with a range of hobbies and experiences at home, and more recently she has sailed through the 11 plus with just some home prep, and is off to grammar school in September.

Unless your DD’s school is particularly poor at challenging her, or she is struggling socially, I would be inclined to keep doing what you’re doing. Let her make the most of her primary years.

Thanks so much @LetItGoToRuin. Firstly, huge congrats to your DD for passing 11+, wishing her all the very best at the grammar school from September.

I'm not sure what my DD thinks of school. She likes seeing her friends (she naturally gravitates towards intelligent girls or older children) but doesn't seem to enjoy studying except reading and writing, when she gets to write whatever she likes, but I'm not sure whether it's because other things are too basic for her.

Her teacher doesn't ask her to help other children, but they do come to her for help sometimes, which she doesn't seem to mind.

I don't really want to come across as a pushy parent, and if she's happy I should probably leave her be.