There is no GUARANTEE your child will pass their 4+ assessments.

It’s interesting because people rarely shout about the fact that their children have not passed their 4+ assessments and obviously all of these tutoring agencies want to show you how amazing they are and the results that they get. No one is really out there shouting about the children who have not passed their 4+ assessments.

But I’m here to tell you that children actually do not pass their 4+ assessments.

Shocking?

No. Not really.

If you truly understand this process, you will know that this is not shocking at all. This is a highly competitive process. This is a very complex process and one that needs dedicated and focused time and attention.

So when I speak to parents (I speak to at least 10 parents a day now and my team speak to some too!) and they tell me that they do not need to prepare for the 4+ assessments, it makes me very confused.

What makes them think this?

I think it’s because it is a well guarded secret when children are not successful in their 4+ assessments. After all, none of us want to openly speak about our children being ‘unsuccessful’. Many parents don’t even tell anyone that they are going through this process - which is wise by the way! I believe it’s fine to speak about my child being successful and being unsuccessful because I believe that life will always be 50/50. It is 50/50 for me and it will be 50/50 for him.

I think it’s important we speak the absolute truth about the 4+ assessment process so that parents can truly understand how difficult and highly complex this process is and prepare their children in the best possible way.

Know that there are children who pass.

And there are children who do not pass.

Then go all in to ensure that you do everything, and I mean everything in your power to prepare your child to go into any 4+ assessment and have the highest possible chances for success.