Our dd, 4, has just gone through her 4+ assessments at st. Helens and Northwood college. I did not prepare her for the assessments, however she did attend to a good pre-school. From the schools we are applying, my top favourite is Northwood college, simply because I find it so nurturing, and love their ethos. Yet my dd seem to have enjoyed St. Helens assessment process the best, and she can't wait to go back! Do you have dds going to St. Helens? What is your experience there?