Before Your Child Starts Secondary School… Read This First
Download this short insider guide and discover what experienced teachers wish every parent understood before their child starts Year 7. Most parents don’t realise how different secondary school is… until their child is already in it.
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Designed specifically for parents with a child starting secondary school in September 2026.
What You'll Discover in This Guide...
✔ Why secondary schools operate very differently from primary schools (and why this surprises so many families)
✔ How timetables, behaviour systems and subject teachers actually work
✔ The simple way to know who to contact when your child needs support
✔ Why the first term of Year 7 often feels confusing for parents - and how to navigate it calmly
✔ How to help your child develop the confidence and independence they need to thrive
Designed by JOE PARDOE
Joe has worked as a teacher and school leader for over fifteen years - in the UK and abroad. He has appeared at the Education Select Committee in the House of Commons, he is a published author and holds a Masters in Education Leadership. As well as his work in schools, he has been an education consultant for a number of BBC Bitesize productions 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.
Without this understanding, many parents find:
• communication feels harder than expected
• they’re unsure who to contact
• small issues become bigger than they need to be