3+ 4+ 5+ 7+ support thread 2016

[mumteacher]

In previous years I have started these threads to help and support all those parents involved in the independent school admissions process.

I wasn't going to start one this year as I know I would not be able to check back on it as regularly as I would like, which then defeats the purpose of the thread.

However, after numerous positive PM's about the threads I think it would be a shame not to start one where at least the hand holding can continue.

There are many many people who have been through the process and 'live to tell the tale' . There are also other tutors I know who read this thread and it would be great if you all could help and support and share your ideas.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/primary/2244787-3-4-5-7-support-thread-2015

Nothing yet either

All this waiting is no fun at all!! Just dropped DD1 off at St Albans Girls. At least only one round there! Although, not sure if that is a good or bad thing as she is in a funny mood!!

Any news on NLCS?

DD made to round 2!

No I am not a tutor. My own kids went through assessments a few years back.

I know that this is an immensely stressful time and parents want to do everything they can to help their children get in. But I really don't believe you can tutor children for 4+ and 5+.

I have a bit more sympathy with 7+ tutoring. But only enough to familiarise the child with the format of the test. Any more and you are robbing your child of their childhood and the right to just hang out and be 6 years old.

And these threads always make me laugh. Because no real help or information ever gets posted.

It just a series of desperate parents hoping for some scrap of information which is never forthcoming.

DD1 made it to round 2 also. So, any info on the 2nd round will be very, very welcome.

My monkey also made it to round 2!

Anybody heard from HABS?

Mask235, dd made it to Habs round 2. A friend of mine was also called back.

Read non fiction books/articles/magazines.
Cutting drawing stuff like that is all done in round1.
Talk about the weather, what people look like when they are old compared to a baby? What is a violin made out of? Where does milk come from?
Girls will be expected to concentrate for a given length of time.
Make sure they can throw under arm, catch, hop on either leg.

Hans have started to call back girls got round 2 4+

Habs*

Cuttey did you get an email from Habs or a call?

We got emails from both schools for Round 2. Good Luck to everyone for the next round. All this waiting has been tough and there's yet more waiting till 2nd Feb.

Well done to all who made it. T1n333 are you waiting too?

Yes we got nlcs and at Helens. No Habs.

Haven't heard from Habs. Does this mean a no then? Got Helen's round 2

We are in the same boat. Waiting for Habs! It's going to be a stressful long night

t1n333, yes we got an email from Habs.

good luck to everyone!

Mask anything from Habs?

t1n333 nope nothing yet. how about you?

Nothing unless there is post at home. I think some rejection letters have gone out.

i was in the impression that either way there will be an email. i am not at home either so it will be a long wait!

I called Habs and they said that they have sent emails and letters out.
Reading this thread, I believe a 'yes' is an email and a 'no' is a letter which was posted yesterday.

Does anyone here knows when Channing are due to get back?

Habs interviews for 4+ are arranged by email which should have been sent by now for interviews starting on Thursday.

Rejections are by letter and Habs haven't always sent the letters at the same time as the interview emails so there may be a few days delay. Generally therefore no news is probably bad news.

2nd round will be two separate meetings with the head of infants and the head/deputy of the junior school. Your DDs will be with you during the meetings.