Posted on: 15/10/2025

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Free secondary school ready sessions for parents

Ready for Secondary School? Support for Parents and Carers

The transition to secondary school is one of the biggest leaps your child will take, and it’s completely normal for both of you to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. A bigger school, multiple teachers, new routines—it's a lot to navigate!

Our "Secondary Ready" sessions are designed to ease those worries, providing practical tools and a supportive space for both you and your child to prepare for this exciting next chapter.

Ease the Worry, Build the Confidence

Starting secondary school involves more than just a new uniform; it means a whole new level of independence. It's normal for common worries to pop up for both children and parents, including:

• Social Life: Making new friends and finding their place in a much bigger environment.
• Logistics: Navigating the school building, managing a locker, and tracking homework for different subjects.
• Routines: Coping with a later bedtime, earlier start, and an increase in study pressure.

Our sessions are interactive, supportive, and designed to tackle these concerns head-on, giving your child the confidence they need to thrive.

When to Get Ready: Is Your Child Starting in 2026 or 2027?

The best time to prepare is before the application process begins. We tailor our advice based on where you are in the journey:

Starting in 2026: You might already be exploring open days, application deadlines, and preparing emotionally. Our sessions will focus on managing the application stress and preparing for the final transition.

Starting in 2027: This is the perfect time to start gently introducing the idea of secondary school, visiting local areas, and focusing on building the independence and organisational skills they will need later.

Are You Ready for the Next Step in Parenting?

The secondary years change the parenting dynamic. Our sessions also help you prepare for the shift, focusing on how to:

Support Independence: Encourage your child to manage their time and workload while still staying closely connected to you.

Build Resilience: Help them manage the stress of homework, new subjects, and the increasing pressures of peer groups and social media.

Let’s get secondary school ready together! Find the next "Secondary Ready" session on our calendar below and book your free place today.  

Teen brain development Monday 10th November Delivered by Sandwell Family Hubs

Preparing for change Monday 17th November Delivered by Sandwell Family Hubs

Education and awareness on drugs and alcohol Monday 24th November Delivered by DECCA

Healthy relationships Monday 1st December Delivered by Brook

Keeping safe Monday 8th December Delivered by Horizons

A day in the life of a Secondary School student & final session celebrations Monday 15th December Delivered by Sandwell Academy & Sandwell Family Hubs

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