The 'Dystopian World' of the 4+ assessments.

Here is the meaning of a ‘Dystopian World’ for you:

A dystopian world is a fictional, imagined society characterised by oppressive control, dehumanisation, and widespread misery, functioning as the opposite of a utopia.

I’ve had people comment that the 4+ Assessments are like a ‘Dystopian World’! According to the definition that doesn’t really make sense does it?

But I know what these people are getting at.

There are people out there who think 4+ Assessments are just wrong.

There are people out there who think you shouldn’t teach a child until they are in Reception.

There are people out there who think that if you teach your 1/2/3 year old that there is something wrong with you.

And that’s just their opinion.

There is nothing dystopian about the 4+ assessments.

People will look down at you for a variety of different reasons. Perhaps because they are comparing their child’s progress to your child’s progress (something you must never do just FYI). Perhaps they don’t understand the immense benefits of teaching your child in the early years. Perhaps they are disappointed that they can’t afford a private school education for their own children. Whatever it is, never let people look down on you. Ever.

We are all equal as far as I’m concerned.

And people who look down on us and what we do are clearly lacking something in their own lives which is certainly none of my business.

If you are preparing your child for their 4+ assessments, be proud of your decision. Be delighted that you are supporting your child to make incredible progress. And know that the learning doesn’t end just because the 4+ assessments have ended. 80% of our clients continue with us long after the assessments have completed.