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7 to 11 years

for age of child - 7 to 11Now that your child is in Key Stage 2, he or she will be entering a world of interesting challenges, excitement and discovery. Key Stage 2 covers National Curriculum learning over four years, when your child is aged 7-11.

Maintaining contact with your child's primary school is crucial.

In this section you'll find tips on
how you can help with your child's schoolwork, information about school policies and ways to make contact with your child's teacher.

The 7 to 11 years section includes:

Bigarrow Choosing childcare
Tips on what you should be looking for in childcare and links to resources to help you do your research.

Bigarrow Subjects taught
A guide to what subjects your child will be taught in Key Stage 2, plus information about National Curriculum targets.

Bigarrow Moving to secondary school
Advice on how to help your child to cope with the various issues associated with making the step up to secondary school.

Bigarrow Tests: age 11
Information about the tests which enable teachers to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of each individual pupil. 

Bigarrow 'Getting involved' short film
View this award-winning educational film aimed at getting parents more involved in their children's education.

Bigarrow Educational games
Fun online games designed to help your child learn.