A Parent's Guide to Primary School: How to Get the Best Out of Your Child's Education

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There are two universally known truths: 1) Smart kids work well. 2) You can't change people. The first is incorrect. It isn't the smart kids who work well, it's the kids who work well who are smart. Intelligence and diligence are not quantities fixed at birth. They can both be very considerably enhanced. The second one is right; you can't change people. The task is, then, to create the environment in which the kids can work well and allow them to blossom almost by themselves. As long as the systems are designed and maintained well, this is a very low stress way of getting what both parents and kids really want. A wonderfully comprehensive guide for parents providing advice on every aspect of their child's education; from choosing a suitable school, to communicating with teachers, through to dealing with the trauma of homework. Practical and accessible, this book really does tell parents everything they need to know to help their children succeed at school.

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Author and titlementioned in article on childcare in The Sunday Express Magazine
'You'll find lots of useful tips and information, plus real-life examples and interviews with parents,teachers and education experts. Very easy to read and a great introduction into what you canexpect your child to be studying and learning.' ~ My Child, 01/08/2006

Author Bio

Katy Byrne is a television producer, magazine journalist, and volunteer in her children's school. Harvey McGavin is a national newspaper journalist, who has specialized in education for the last eight years.