What can you do to help your child?

Many parents find it challenging to know how to help their child because education and guidance for young people changes frequently and quickly. However, all parents can make an important contribution to their children’s schooling. Indeed we believe that only when parents, children and teachers work together can children reach their full potential.

You can: • Set aside time to discuss the move from primary to secondary school with your child. They may have mixed feelings – keen to move to the next stage of their education, but apprehensive about their ability to cope. Common worries for many children are lunchtime arrangements and travelling to and from school. Some students will miss their primary school and the comfort they took from knowing everyone and how everything was organised. • Make sure students are properly equipped for school each day by checking their timetable on the previous evening. • Check homework planners every night with your son/daughter and sign them each week. • Encourage children by being positive about their achievements. • Avoid term-time holidays. • Try to attend Progress Evenings. • Discuss the content of this booklet. • Label every item of clothing and equipment, wallets, etc. • Ensure they pack their bag with any additional kit or equipment the night before. • Go through their timetable with them. • Make sure there is credit on their cashless catering account for their lunch if appropriate. • Try to ensure your child attends the Induction Day on Thursday 30 June 2022 so they can meet their form group, tutor and make sure you can attend the parents evening on the same night.