The Transition from one stage of education to the next can be a challenging experience for parents and pupils. Employees Matter speaker and education consultant, Dee Francken, makes school selection simple, with these\u00a0top tips:<\/p>\n
Every Education Authority and Independent School has its own deadlines and rules, as do Faith Schools and Academies. Find out the details well in advance.\u00a0Only a small proportion of places are awarded on appeal in the state sector; make certain that you meet the criteria, or you may be disappointed.<\/p>\n
See what the school thinks is important, and what information they give about admissions, the curriculum, extra-curricular activities as well as the ethos of the school. Look at the leavers\u2019 destinations: where did pupils go onto next?<\/p>\n
These reports can be found on the internet and often give valuable information about the school, and most importantly, about the quality of teaching and learning. Make certain that the report was written within the last 3 years.<\/p>\n
Look at the work on display. Is there evidence that your child will be stretched academically as well as supported if they have an area of weakness?\u00a0Speak to current pupils if possible.\u00a0Do the Head and Senior Management have a clear vision for the school?<\/p>\n
What are the results like? How are pupils supported if they are struggling? Find out about pastoral care, class size, setting by ability, homework policy, bullying and discipline polices.<\/p>\n
Consider travel implications, the choice of single sex or mixed schools and the issue of following a sibling:\u00a0In the end, each child has to be treated as an individual. Your choice has to be the school which you feel best fits your child.<\/p>\n
Dee Francken The Transition from one stage of education to the next can be a challenging experience for parents and pupils. Employees Matter speaker and education consultant, Dee Francken, makes school selection simple, with these\u00a0top tips: 1. Get on top of the bureaucracy: Every Education Authority and Independent School has its own deadlines and rules, as do […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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