Secondary Education

Secondary education covers Years 7 to 11 and caters for children from ages 11 through to 16. This secondary school period is divided into two major blocks:

Years 7 to 9 (Key Stage 3)
Years 10 to 11 (Key Stage 4)

In this section, you'll find a guide to what you'll need to know when your child enters secondary education, including information on choosing and applying for a school place, the subjects covered by the National Curriculum, along with the qualification and other educational choices your child will need to make at the end of Key Stages 3 and 4. There's also advice and tips on how you can get involved with your child's school and how you can help them during this important part of their learning journey.

Preparing for Secondary School: A look at the range of different schools you can choose for your child, along with in-depth advice on applying for a place and preparing your child for the move up to 'big school' ...
The National Curriculum: The subjects and qualifications offered at Keys Stages 3 and 4 ...
Getting Involved: Support the work of your child's school by becoming a governor or by joining the PTA ...
Helping Your Child: Useful advice on how to encourage your child to learn so that they can maximise their potential ...