Stop second-guessing about your child starting big school - know what really matters.
A calm, expert and independent support programme from school place allocation through to starting school - so you don’t carry the worry alone.
Founding cohort now open for parents of children starting school in September 2026. Instant Course Access | Weekly Insight Emails | Regular Masterclass Sessions | Unlimited Q&A | Community
'It's like NCT - but for school!'
Join our Primary Parent Programme 2026!
£19/pm for 8 months of support
EASILY cancel ANYTIME and a 100% refund if it is not right for you
Calm, expert support for parents of children starting primary school this year. Includes:
Full Online Course + Resources
✔ Instant online access
✔ Fortnightly check-ins aligned to the school year
✔ Exclusive guidebooks, frameworks and resources
Ongoing Support
✔ Fortnightly Q&A sessions (recorded)
✔ Fortnightly check-ins, updates and reflection activities
✔ Optional 1:1 support
Supportive Community
✔ Supportive, national & expert-led community space
✔ Guest Masterclass sessions over the 8 month journey
✔ No obligation to contribute
Is this right for me?
This is for you if:
✔ Your child starts state primary school Sept 2026
✔ You want clarity and an expert, independent perspective
✔ You want calm, practical guidance and useful tools and frameworks
✔ You want the broad, national perspective - not local gossip
This is not:
✔ A parenting checklist
✔ A noisy peer-led forum of loud opinions
✔ A pressure to 'perform' as a parent or a place of comparison
✔ A subjective perspective or a place to sell you tutoring!
Pricing and timings
This programme supports parents across the full transition period - from school place allocation through to starting primary school in September.
You can join at any point, but the total price stays the same. Earlier joiners benefit from more time, reassurance, and guidance; later joiners receive recordings and catch-up materials.
Nothing intensive starts immediately. February and early March are about orientation, reassurance, and knowing what you don’t need to worry about yet.
Founding cohort now open with a 25% discount up to Allocation Day. Enter 'PrimaryFounder' at checkout.
Is this right for me?
This programme is for you if: Your child is starting primary school in September 2026 and you want to be informed without becoming overwhelmed. You don’t want to rely on WhatsApp rumours or conflicting advice. You value calm, thoughtful guidance over quick hacks and you want to support your child (and yourself!) as they take their first steps into school This is not a parenting course telling you what to do or a loud forum you need to keep up with. It is definitely not a checklist to 'perfect' your child or your experience of school! It is objective, expert and nuanced - giving you the perspectives you won't get anywhere else.
What do I get?
To begin, you get instant access to the 5* rated online Primary Transition Course. Manageable and practical video sessions to understand what really matters in the first year, how schools actually work behind the scenes and what to focus on - and what to let go of! Watch at your own pace, in any order. Most parents tell us this alone makes them feel calmer within days. Then... Ongoing guidance through the year with fortnightly Q&A sessions (submit questions, watch recordings). Monthly check-ins aligned to the school calendar and a light-touch parent community (Sept 2026 cohort). We also have occasional guest speakers offering MASTERCLASS sessions (recorded). You’re supported — but never overwhelmed.
How does it work?
Firstly, join the programme (monthly, for 9 months). Then complete the course - get instant clarity. Between now and the end of your child's first term at school stay supported as questions arise through the year No pressure. No falling behind. No need to attend live.
Do I need to attend live sessions? How much time will this take-up?
No. The course and all Q&A sessions are recorded. You can submit questions in advance and watch when it suits you. The course can be completed any time - on your commute, during lunch-breaks or after bed time. The sessions are broken down into bitesize modules - giving you hours of expert, structured information as and when it suits. Ongoing support is designed to fit around busy family life and there is no expectation that you need to contribute - you are welcome to simply observe the discussions.
What if I don't find it useful?
You can easily cancel at any time and if you don't feel completely satisfied I offer a 100% simple refund!
EXPERT INSIGHTS YOU CAN TRUST: JOE PARDOE
Joe has worked as a teacher and school leader for over fifteen years - in the UK and abroad.
✔ He has given evidence to the Education Select Committee in the House of Commons.
✔ Is a published author and holds a Masters in Education Leadership.
✔ Been a school Curriculum leader overseeing the journey from Reception to Sixth Form.
As well as his work in schools, he has been an education consultant for a number of BBC Bitesize productions, works as an independent curriculum innovation consultant and delivers a module on Education Innovation at the University College Dublin.
Since becoming a dad to two sons, Joe has dedicated his time to empowering parents with his insider wisdom to empower them to navigate the school system with confidence. His 5* rated courses have saved hundreds of parents time, stress and worry.
Not ready to join yet? Stay calm and informed.
If you’re a parent with a child approaching a school transition, it’s normal to feel uncertain - even overwhelmed - by the amount of information and opinion out there.
I write occasional 'Notes for Parents' - calm, practical insights to help you navigate school transitions with confidence. These are great for parents who want clarity, perspective and reassurance from someone who understands schools from the inside. No hype. No spam. Just thoughtful guidance to help you feel calm and confident about the journey ahead - from allocation to starting school!