11 to 14 years
The move to secondary school is a big step for a child for all
the family in fact and it throws up all sorts of questions and quite a few
fears. The world of big school and of Key Stage 3 can seem forbidding and very
different, but most children are ready for the move and will rise to the
challenge.
More than ever, your pre-teen (and teen) needs your guidance and wisdom to make
the right choices. This section is designed to give you an overview on what is
expected of your child. You can learn more by clicking the relevant links on
the left.
Downloads:
 Find
your child's Key Stage
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 Measuring
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The 11 to 14 years section includes:
Subjects
taught
A guide to what subjects your child will be taught in Key
Stage 3.
Child
employment
Rights and responsibilties for children partaking in regulated part-time
work.
Choosing
childcare
Tips on what you should be looking for in childcare and links to resources to
help you do your research.
Key
Stage 3
Improving literacy and numeracy, lesson structures, secondary school support
and pupil targets.
Tests:
age 14
Information about the tests which enable teachers to gauge the strengths and
weaknesses of each individual pupil.
Help
your child in testing times
A look at how you can help your child prepare for the Year 9
tests, usually taken at 13 and 14.
'Getting
involved' short film
View this award-winning educational film aimed at getting parents more involved
in their children's education.
Educational
games
Fun online games designed to help your child learn.
