We can help you identify the perfect nursery for your child while preparing them for nursery and pre-prep entrance exams.
When helping you choose the right nursery or pre-prep, our consultants use their strong relationships with institutions around London and carefully profile the educational, social and emotional needs of your child to find a place to suit them.
Our experts also understand how daunting 4+ and 5+ entrance exams can be and undertake assessments to recommend tuition that is fun and bespoke, all while providing an overview of the process. We are with you every step of the way.
"It’s never too early to start planning your child’s education and schooling. At Ivy Education we help parents understand the complexities of the London Independent school system and the choices and decisions to consider from the earliest stages of their child’s education."
Past roles and experience
Director of Early Years at Alpha Plus Group
Head & Owner of the Minors Nursery School
2+, 3+, 4+ and 5+ assessments determine Nursery and School entry and are carried out by many of the top institutions. Our team of experts can support your family along every step of the admission process for nurseries and schools such as:
Dulwich College – DUCKS (3+)
Highgate (3+)
Dulwich Prep London (3+)
Miss Daisy’s Nursery (2+) (3+)
Pippa Pop-ins Nursery
Alleyn's School (4+)
Bute House (4+)
James Allen's Girls' School (4+)
Dulwich Prep London (4+) (5+)
It is very difficult for parents to know what is expected of their children at such very young ages.
The assessments Ivy education offers will help prepare parents for what to expect when they take their children to 3+, 4+ and 5+ assessments.
They will also clarify the contents of the Early Years curriculum and how their child is performing in relation to it. They take into account: communication skills, fine motor skills, number knowledge and problem solving as well as phonics, mark making, reading and comprehension skills.
Our team has strong links and personal relationships with many nurseries and schools in and around London.
Whatever your situation, we always ensure to match your child to the place that meets their educational, social and emotional requirements.
Our consultant will guide you with advice on how best to prepare yourselves and your child for the assessment, with specific attention to the similarities and differences between nurseries and schools. You will receive recommended preparation activities and suggestions, personalised to your child’s developmental needs and practical tips on how to plan your assessment days for optimal outcome.
The specialist will come to your home and support you and your child on an on-going basis. The specialist will be able to prepare them for the transition from Nursery to Pre-Prep.
Our 4+ and 5+ tuition programs are specially designed to ensure that children complete their assessments to the best of their ability and that their Numeracy and Literacy is at its best possible level. Having seen many children go through the process, we understand it is tough and daunting for both parents and children. Success in these assessments will give your children the best chance to gain entry to their preferred nursery or school. Individual Educational Plans are carefully shaped to concentrate on areas of difficulty that have been highlighted by our specialists.
The tutor will coordinate their IEP with the key link at nursery/school ensuring that targets are met and your child flourishes.
Depending on the specific Nursery or Pre-Prep Entrance processes, Tuition will focus on:
Ivy Education will match one of our Nursery and Early Years consultants to support you and your child:
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