03 Nov 17 great articles to help you find the right school for your child

From finding the right childcare, then organising the next phases of their schooling. It’s a marathon for many. Can you find the right school for your child? We’re revisiting 17 of your favourite articles to help parents on their challenging quest for the best school for their family.

• Let’s start with 5 tips for finding the right child-care centre for your child – often hard to find, as many now take a waiting list practically from birth!
• How do you start to find the right childcare for your child?
• Choosing one is a marathon and knowing what to look for may not help!
• Is your child ready to start school or should you wait another year?
• Starting school is a big deal for parents and children. Is your child ready for school? Are you?
• Parent-teacher relationships are an important factor in a child’s first year at school
• How do you choose the right school for your child?

There are so many choices to look at such as location, religion and educational philosophy

• You can look at Steiner, Montessori or you can compare them.

Have you moved home or relocated or need to change your child’s school?

You need to do a lot of research it seems if you are changing your child’s school.

• Perhaps the school is not the best fit for your child?
• Do you want to change schools because your child’s being bullied?
• Another big adjustment for a child is moving from primary to high school. We look at the challenges families face.
• What about a  single sex school vs co-ed one?
• Should you move your child to a single sex school?   What are the benefits?
• Maybe you have been told that your child is considered gifted? Is a selective school a choice for you?

Book Review:

Are You Ready for School? Trust, Collaboration and Enquiry Between Parents and Teachers

by Andrew Oberthur, Amba Press RRP$34.99

Experienced Primary School teacher, Andrew Oberthur’s book covers the transitioning from kindergarten to primary school including making sure your child is ready for school and the important partnership between teacher-school-and parent. Full of tips, insights and current school related topics, it is available online or contact Amba Press