Parent's Guide to Primary School
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Published on 1. June 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-0-8264-9143-5 (ISBN)
Description
How can I choose the best primary school for my child? What can I do to become more involved in their education? Where should I go for help if my child is having a problem at school? If you've ever found yourself asking questions like these, then you'll already have some idea how daunting the education system can be. Even if you're a relatively young parent, it's likely that the education your child is embarking on will be very different from the one you received. This book helps you make sense of primary schools today by providing practical advice and information rather than jargon and theory. You'll find out what you can expect from your child's school and who to talk to when things go wrong. Through real life examples and interviews with parents, teachers and education experts, you'll discover exactly what your child does at school, understand the kind of problems they might face and find out what SATs tests and the National Curriculum are all about. This guide will be the only thing you'll need to ensure you - and your child - get the best you can out of primary school.
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8264-9143-5 (9780826491435)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Katy Byrne and Harvey McGavin have two children at primary school. Katy is a television producer and magazine journalist. Harvey is a national newspaper journalist specialising in education and part time university lecturer.
Content
1 - The Education System; 2 - Pre-school Education; 3 - Choosing a School; 4 - Your relationship with the School; 5 - What your Child Learns; 6 - How your Child Learns; 7 - A Child's Eye View; 8 - The Teacher's Perspective; 9- Special Needs; 10 - School Life; 11 - Getting Ready for Secondary School.