Will a Prep School Nursery guarantee 4+ success?
Selecting a nursery with the hope that it will support a child’s 4+ preparation has become an increasingly common strategy among parents navigating the competitive London prep school landscape. While the right nursery can offer structure, familiarity, and early skill‑building, it is equally important to recognise that no nursery — not even one attached to a prestigious prep school — can guarantee success. Understanding the advantages and limitations helps parents make decisions grounded in reality rather than reputation.
Navigating the Nerves: A Parent’s Guide to the 4+ Assessment Drop-Off
4+ Assessment Drop-off: The moment arrives. You’ve ironed the uniform or pressed their regular clothes (whichever was the winner from this additional dilemma), rehearsed polite greetings, and packed a healthy nutritious snack. Yet as you walk your child toward the school gates for their 4+ assessment, your heart thuds louder than their tiny footsteps. You smile, you reassure—but inside, you’re a whirlwind of worry.