By Kate Riley

Ever wondered what actually happens in primary schools? Or simply which school to choose?

This ‘must have guide for parents’ is what you need to know about primary education with advice on ways to prepare your child for primary school. Also discover what schools and teachers aren’t telling you.

There is no other resource on the market that will honestly inform you about what is occurring in primary schools across Australia, warts and all!

INSIDE THE BOOK

CHAPTER ONE
Preschool/Early Childhood
What you as a parent need to know
How to prepare yourself and your child
How to be involved as a parent
Important features of a school
Differing learning styles of your child
Areas for caution

CHAPTER TWO
Middle/Upper Primary
What you as a parent need to know
How to prepare yourself and your child
How to be involved as a parent
Important features
Differing learning styles
Areas for caution

CHAPTER THREE
Your Child
Academically
Physically
Socially
Emotionally

CHAPTER FOUR
The Teacher
Choice
Quality
Work load
Performance

CHAPTER FIVE
The School
Public / Private / Christian / Non-denominational / Alternative
Testing
Reporting

CHAPTER SIX
Handy Hints for You as a Parent

CHAPTER SEVEN
What Teachers Haven’t Told You

CHAPTER EIGHT
What Schools Haven’t Told You

CHAPTER NINE
Preparation for Secondary School

CHAPTER TEN
Frequently Asked Questions

CHAPTER ELEVEN
Where to Go from Here?