Tips
Practical strategies for securing school places and supporting your child's education. Topics include admission tactics, parental involvement, child development and school improvement processes.
Be Prepared with a Second Choice School
Having a backup school choice protects you if your first preference doesn't have a place available.
Educational Psychology
School psychologists help identify and address learning difficulties and behavioural issues that prevent children from succeeding in the classroom.
How Schools Implement School Improvement Plans
Schools use improvement plans to raise standards and meet targets, from general changes to complete turnarounds in performance.
How Schools Prioritise Places
Schools decide who gets places mainly through catchment areas, but other factors like sibling status and nursery attendance also play a role.
Making Donations to the School
Parents can donate money to schools to help with equipment and staff, with tax benefits available through Gift Aid.
Networking to Get a School Place
Talk to other parents and teachers to find the right school for your child instead of relying on school information alone.
Numeracy Skills
Basic math skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division that students need to learn from primary school through adulthood.
Physical Education and Its Benefits
PE classes teach kids fitness, teamwork and personal skills through sports like football, gymnastics and swimming.
Pros and Cons of After School Clubs
Weighing up after-school clubs for your child: what working parents need to know about costs, waiting lists and daily care.
The Best Methods of Ensuring a School Place
Practical steps to help your child get into the school that's right for them, from making a list to visiting your options.
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