11–16 Secondary and Post-Primary School
What will my child be doing at secondary/post-primary school? How will they cope? What can I do to support them?
What to expect at secondary/post-primary
The next five years will see your child change into a young adult. They’ll gain independence, discover themselves and their opinions, and start to find their way in the world. It’s an exciting time for both of you — but it can throw up lots of questions. What will they be doing at school? How will they cope? What can I do to support them?
We’re here to fill you in on some of the details, reassure you that those feelings are totally normal and help you find ways to support your child as they continue on their education journey.
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Hopefully your child will be eager to start their new adventure, but it’s likely they’ll still be nervous. We’ve got lots of ways you can help them settle into their new routine. -
It can be much harder to find out what’s going on at secondary school, so we’ve pulled together an overview of what happens between Year 7 and Year 11. -
The focus of your child’s academic journey at secondary/post-primary school will be GCSEs. We break down the core information on GCSEs and some of the other assessments you should be aware of.
