Panel: Starting the 11+ Process
We were joined by senior leaders at Pembridge Hall, Wetherby Prep and Notting Hill Prep to discuss all things 11+ assessment.
Calling on the experience and expertise of Stephen Blundell (Deputy Head at Wetherby Prep), Nicola Swales (Deputy Head Academic at NHP) and Nicola Lee (Assistant Head Academic at Pembridge Hall), Oppidan co-founder Walter Kerr maps out the key things to know for those approaching the ISEB 11+ Pre-Test and school interviews.
Key discussion points:
The difference between 11+ and 13+ and what happens at each stage
Preparation strategies for the ISEB 11+ Pre-Test and the importance of work/life balance
The key aspects of the school interview and the rise of the group interview
Advice for parents on choosing the right school for your child, avoiding social pressure and rankings
The changing nature of assessment that reflect a child’s natural abilities