Offer for nursery at academic school in Bath

[iRawra]

Those in the know with Bath schools probably know which school I'm referring to.

Does anyone know what exactly an academic, co-ed all through school will be looking for at my sons 45 minute stay and play? Obviously I can't make him act any certain way or do any certain actions at the age of 2 at a play session, and nor do I want to. I want him to be himself and enjoy school and learning, and this school seemed to encompass so much in the early years to facilitate this.

I'm more curious if the stay and play session may be a lot of pressure for him, or if it will be very informal. He is an August baby so I don't want to put too much on him at the age of 2.

We are also looking at other Bath schools just in case this one does feel like too much pressure for him.

Language development, sharing, confidence, independence.

Amazing. Thank you so much. And do you know if it will be really obvious to him that they're watching for that or will he think it's really just a casual play?

They will set up play opportunities and observe. They may also ask him questions as he's playing, ie. 'Oh dear, whats wrong with teddy?' or make statements 'That's a fast car'. A lot of the observation will be his social and language skills at this point.

Just to add, they are likely to give 1 or 2 part instructions, to see how responsive he is.

This is brilliant. Thank you.

At the age of 2 a child would and should have no concept of pressure & being judged