Starting Secondary School: How To Help Your Child Feel Confident And Ready
About this episode
This episode discusses how parents can help their children transition confidently to secondary school.
Starting secondary school is one of the biggest milestones in childhood, and, if we're honest, often one of the most emotionally charged for parents, too. From agonising over school choices and friendship groups to worrying about long commutes, organisation, bullying, overwhelm and whether your child is actually ready for such a huge leap, the move to Year 7 can feel daunting for the whole family. In this episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson is joined once again by education expert Katharine Radice to discuss how parents can support children through the transition to secondary school with confidence. Together, they explore how to choose the right school without becoming consumed by league tables and pressure, why the "best" school isn't always the best fit, how to build independence before September, what to expect emotionally in those early weeks and how transitions can feel different for children with ADHD, autism, anxiety or additional needs. A practical, reassuring listen for any parent preparing to wave goodbye at the Year 7 gates. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes The Parent's Guide to Exam Stress is a new…
People in this episode
Host: Ellie Thompson
Guest: Katharine Radice
Topics covered
- transition to secondary school
- parenting support
- school choice
- emotional readiness
- children with additional needs
Keywords
- secondary school
- parenting
- children's confidence
- school choice
- ADHD
- autism
- anxiety
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: My Baba, katharineradice.co.uk
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