Choosing the right secondary school for your child
Free webinar for parents and guardians in the boroughs of Richmond and Kingston Upon Thames
Wednesday 6th September 2023
Questions about the move to secondary school?
One of the most important decisions a parent will make for their child is the choice of secondary school.
The chatter in the playground about the best fee-paying and best state schools often starts early and can be a source of great anxiety.
Making this journey for the first time can be daunting, as much for the parent as the child. You are going to be leaving behind everything that is familiar. Gone is the security of a known community of teachers, pupils, parents and friends which you have enjoyed for a number of years. Your child is approaching the final year of primary school and you want to make the best choices for them.
So how do you make these choices? How do you create options for your child?
Common questions include:
- Which school?
- Is there a choice?
- What if we fall outside the catchment area for the preferred state school?
- What is an independent school?
- What is the difference between an independent and a grammar school?
- How much preparation does my child need to sit an entrance exam?
- How do we know if our child will be suited to a selective school?
- When do we apply for places? How far in advance should we start looking at schools?
- How are places allocated in the state system?
- How do I prepare my child for this transition?
About Janette
I am an experienced 11+ tutor and have prepared many children to take 11+ exams in addition to supporting parents to navigate both the independent and state school entry systems. Reassuring and advising parents is an integral part of the process and over the years, I have been closely involved with families as their children have gone through it.
I am offering a free online talk for parents and carers wanting to learn more about the 11+ process and how to choose the right school for their child at secondary level.
If you are interested, please complete the contact form so that I can register your interest for my next talk.
Be assured, help is at hand!
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Register your interest for a free webinar on Wednesday 6th September 2023