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As summer draws to a close, many families are their children for the academic year ahead. For some, the transition will be bigger than others, particularly those moving away from primary school and starting a new adventure in secondary school.
Isabella Twaite, MENSA testing and Geography lead at comprehensive school The Royal Liberty School in Romford shares her tips for boosting your child’s confidence and setting them up for secondary school success. Isabella is a recent winner of a Silver Award for Outstanding New Teacher at the Pearson National Teaching Awards.
Normalise the nerves: It’s normal for children to be nervous and overwhelmed at the start of term, especially when faced with a whole new school environment. Help them by talking about changes, acknowledging the nerves and highlighting some of the positive opportunities their new school will bring, from more academic opportunities to new extra-curricular activities.
