Navigating Secondary School Applications

Service Description

This is a 75-min online webinar with live Q&A. Questions can be submitted before, during and after the session. All participants will be sent the recording and a resource pack (even if you miss the live session). In this workshop you will: - UNDERSTAND: What research says about what contributes most to academic success; the different types of school in the system and the pros and cons of each. How the application process works. - INVESTIGATE: How to find data about schools and how to use this information to inform your choice. We will look at Ofsted reports, exam data and 'hidden' data most parents don't find! - EXPLORE: An overview of the debates in education and how to use these during school visits to get a good understanding of the 'day-to-day life' of the school. - A Q&A session (you can submit questions in advance or live during the session) - My 65-page workbook is included in the price - giving you a step-by-step guide through this process - My School Visit Guide is included! If you are not satisfied with the session (I am confident you will be!) - you will get a full refund! FAQ Is this course going to help? I am so confident it will help, I will give a full refund if it doesn't! You are right in thinking that much of the process is out of your control - but this course helps you understand how the system works, how to use data effectively and efficiently and how to make the most of school visits. If you took a birthing course before having your child it works the same way - a lot of what happens is unpredictable, but that doesn't mean you need to go into the process without the information you need. Will you tell me which school is best and how to ensure my child gets a place? No. But I will help you to come to these decisions for yourself - with confidence. You know your child and your context and, most importantly, you will have your own values and views on what makes a 'good education'. I can help you understand the system, explore your values based around my '5 Key Education Debates' framework and direct you to where to find the information YOU need. I will help you understand how the application process works so that you can fill in the forms with confidence. I already have a specific school in mind, what is the point of doing this course? Two reasons - firstly, your child might not get a place and secondly, you might be surprised and change your mind! Many parents leave with a new perspective on their options.