This indispensable guide will help you and your child successfully manage the important transition from the cosy world of primary school to the bigger world of secondary school. A Parent's Guide to Secondary School takes you through everything you need to know about secondary school, from deciding which schools to apply for, through the application and appeals process, to supporting your child in the first weeks and months in their new school.
The expert advice and practical tips from parents contained in these pages will ensure that you are able to help your child prepare for this exciting new chapter in their life, and that they begin secondary school feeling confident and supported both practically and emotionally.
Author Dr Kim Thomas has been a freelance journalist and copywriter for several years, and specialises in writing about education, parenting and technology. She has contributed frequently to national newspapers, including The Guardian and the Financial Times, and holds a Ph.D. in the sociology of education.