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A fabulous guide for parents of young pre school children.  It discusses the best ways to chose your primary school.  I liked the way it helped explain ofsted reports and league tables as these are the guides that parents use whilst choosing a school. Totz2teens.co.uk

'League table', 'school policy', 'primary learning', 'voluntary-aided', 'Ofsted report' – what do all these terms mean?

Primary School – A Parent’s Guide answers all of your questions – and more. Whether your child is at primary school already, or you’re choosing a primary school for the first time, this guide will provide you with all the relevant information you need to understand the system – from subjects covered in the primary national curriculum, to Ofsted reports and parents’ evenings.

The book will also advise you about the kinds of activities you can do with your child to help them with their schoolwork and homework, and where to go for support if your child is struggling in a particular subject.

All the puzzling acronyms like KS1, SATs and QCDA are covered, together with information on working with primary school teachers, primary teaching, finding support and special educational needs.

Help for Parents choosing a primary school is given and the admissions process is covered in detail including how to make an appeal. 

As a parent, parent-governor and lecturer in education, the author, Kim Thomas, knows how important it is for parents to find no-nonsense information – and this guide will surely help.

Chapter headings

• Introduction
• Acronyms
• Choosing a Primary School
• How Admissions Work
• Starting School
• What Your Child Will Learn at School
• The Foundation Stage (3-5 years old)
• Key Stage 1 (5-7 years old)
• Key Stage 1 SATs
• Key Stage 2 (7-11 years old)
• Key Stage 2 SATs
• Help List
• Book List

Expert/Press Reviews for Primary School a Parents Guide

'Primary School: A Parent's Guide is a must-read for new parents looking to enrol their child in primary school. It gives clear guidance on the different types of school available and explains the many acronyms used in the education system. This helpful guide then supports parents with what they can expect right through the education system up to Year 6. This must-have can also help parents who already have children in the school system.' Emma Davis, Primary school teacher

'Many Parents are confused by all the changes that take place in schooling so this succinct guide will be very welcome. It covers all the key topics - how to choose a school; the admissions process; how to prepare your child to start school; the curriculum and SATS, among other things. A very practical guide for all parents.' Sarah Brew  www.parentsintouch.co.uk

Author Information

Kim Thomas is a freelance journalist and copywriter, specialising in education, parenting and technology. She is a frequent contributor to national newspapers, including The Guardian and the Financial Times, and holds a Ph.D. in the sociology of education.

Kim lives in Hertfordshire with her partner, and has been a parent governor at their daughter’s primary school for several years – a role that required her to become familiar with a dizzying range of educational abbreviations and jargon terms. She wrote Primary School: A Parent’s Guide to help other parents trying to navigate the maze of admissions rules, national curriculum requirements and SATS.  Kim can be contacted through her website www.kimthomas.co.uk

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