Primary School - A Parent's Guide - Softcover

We all want to do the best for our children and make sure that their school lives are as enjoyable and rewarding as they can be. When your child starts primary school, it can be a very scary time as you wonder whether they will make friends and cope academically. If you're feeling confused by the admissions process for primary school, bewildered by the contents of the National Curriculum and baffled by the demands of SATs tests, then don't panic - this book is here to help. Primary School: A Parent's Guide takes you through the process of choosing and applying for a primary school, and tells you what you can expect once your child starts school - from nursery right through to Year 6. As well as demystifying the educational jargon, the book explains, in clear English, what your child will be doing at school, what you can do to support them, and how you can help them make the most of their time at primary school.

Kim Thomas has been a freelance journalist for ten years, specialising in education and technology. She has contributed to The Guardian and the Financial Times as well as a variety of trade publications. She has also been involved in the educational organisation Futurelab, writing for their publications and their website. Kim has also worked as a part-time lecturer and is a parent governor at her daughter's school. She lives in Welwyn Garden City and can be contacted through her website www.kimthomas.co.uk.