
Government research shows that it is parental involvement which makes the biggest difference to a child’s success at school.
This is THE manual for parents who want to bring up children who are happy and confident at school, who enjoy learning, and can make the most of their abilities.
Covers all the issues that parents have to face, from bullying to exams, and from parents’ evenings to pocket money.
"An excellent, helpful read, and bang up to date…"
Families Magazine
"An unfussy, commonsense, extremely readable account of what any parent would want to know…It demystifies jargon, discusses how exams operate, explains how best to choose a school, gives sensible advice on homework and tells you how to get involved in the life of the school…the straight-talking, realistic tone makes it so refreshing…"
The Independent
"Always positive…"
The Daily Telegraph
"Covers all the essentials of the school system…a good section on brain-friendly learning……lots of nutrition, exercise and sleep…"
The Times Educational Supplement
"A well-researched, non-preachy and helpful approach that you can keep turning back to at every stage of your child’s schooling."
Junior Magazine
"Parents have more power to help their children than they realise….this book shows them what to do..."
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