Consultancy Services
£360: 60-90 minutes in person or via video call.
Consultancy sessions to answer any and all questions on the British education system. Popular topics for discussion include single sex-schooling versus co-educational, state school provision and catchment information, local school and nursery options, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 11+ entrance, how to prepare your child for assessments, evaluating several school options, state versus private, bilingualism, speech and language development, activities to do at home with your child, school options for special education needs, supporting children with dyslexia. Consultancy sessions are followed with notes on the session and recommended next steps/ school and nursery choices.
Teacher Led Assessments
Chloe and Sabine conduct specially designed assessments and detailed reports to help prepare children for competitive entrance at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+ and 11+. All assessments conducted by Sabine or Chloe themselves using their knowledge of the entrance requirements of the best London schools and over 20 years of teaching experience.
We offer in-between assessments for occasional places into Year 1 - Year 6 classes and play-based early years assessments for children as young as 2 years old. These are all conducted by a qualified early years and primary teachers. Special focus on the requirements of top London schools at 4, 7, 8 and 11+ with optional preparations sessions and bespoke reports with next steps. Assessments provide recommended resources and activities and for 2-5 year olds enabling parents to support their children’s development and extend their learning. Specialist assessments focusing on dyslexia also provided. Assessment only and assessment and report available - price on request. We also offer interview practice and advice for all ages.
Nursery and School Shortlist Service
8-12 Recommended Nurseries & Schools
For families looking for immediate school options and not in need of the full placement service, we provide shortlists with up to 12 recommended nurseries and/or schools with current availability and which meet parents’ requirements. Options will cover: state, independent, international, French and special educational needs school options. Reports provide all key information needed including; registration process and advice, timelines, entrance requirements and assessment advice, class sizes, facilities and destination schools to help parents take control of the registration and selection process. Price on request.
Registration Service
Registration only service: We take over the administrative responsibility of completing nursery/school registrations (on day of birth where necessary) and follow up administration, organise visits and advise on next steps. Registrations are also a stand-alone service for families relocating to London and include administrative follow up and visit organisation. Price on request, depending on the number of schools and nurseries selected.
Full Placement Service
For families relocating, this service provides parents with complete support in all areas of finding, registering and selecting the best fit nurseries and schools for your child. For parents moving to London mid-year or needing an urgent nursery or school place, this service provides the best quality support right up to the point a place is accepted by parents.
Placements start with a focused consultation with either Chloe or Sabine to establish the specific needs of a family. This is followed by an in-depth assessment of your child conducted by Chloe or Sabine; this will help inform the shortlist of recommended nurseries and schools and the best route for gaining a place. Full registration and administrative support including organisation of visits and ongoing advice. Price on request.
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Birth Registration Package
For the most competitive areas of London where registration needs to be done straight after birth or for parents looking to take the stress out of school choices for a new baby, we work with families to put together an educational roadmap from nursery onwards. This starts with a consultation service to discuss the school system generally and to create a bespoke list of best options at nursery and junior school level. We will them complete registrations (on day of birth where necessary) and follow up administration, organise visits and advise on next steps. This service provides busy parents with everything they need to be prepared for their child’s first steps into education. Price on request; depending on the number of schools and nurseries selected.
11+ Tutoring/Revision Packages/Interview Prep
For families needing advice, tutoring support and interview preparation in the lead up to the 11+ exams, Chloe and Sabine will work with parents and children to ensure that all components of the specific exams being taken have been covered and practiced, so that candidates are in the best possible position to be assessed. Revision packages include a detailed road map of work to be covered in the lead up to the exam, tutoring to fill curriculum gaps, advice on mock exams and online test taking practice, and interview prep.