Secondary School - A Parent's Guide - Softcover

We all want our children to do well, enjoy themselves and create the foundations for a successful adult life while they're at secondary school. The choices and decisions made by teenagers regarding the subjects they study at secondary school are of such importance, it can sometimes be overwhelming, daunting and frustrating as a parent to provide support and help your child to make the best choices. This book will guide parents through secondary school, from year 7 to 11, including information on secondary school league tables, secondary school curriculum, Ofsted reports, SATs, GCSEs, homework, secondary school teachers and parents' evenings. Problems with under-age drinking, smoking, relationships, bullying and friendships are typically part of growing up today, and this book will also contain practical guidance on how to cope with issues such as these so they have a minimal effect on your child's schoolwork. With a glossary to explain educational jargon, information on special educational needs plus practical advice about your child's opportunities and choices post-secondary education, this book will be a great investment to see your child through some of the most important years of their life. Author: Glynis Kozma

Glynis Kozma is a qualified teacher with over 30 years of experience in education. She is also a member of the Association of Coaching and combines teaching, writing and coaching. Glynis has taught English, but has also worked in a special school helping children with severe dyslexia. She has written about educational and family matters for a variety of media including Woman magazine, My Child magazine, The Daily Mirror and Essentials. Glynis has a son and a daughter, and lives in Hertfordshire.