Important notice:Parents of current Year 7 students: we look forward to seeing you at our Settling-In Evening on Wednesday 7 October 2026 from 4.30pm to 7.00pm. This consultation evening offers a valuable opportunity for you to meet your child’s form tutor and to find out how they have settled into secondary school. You will be able to make appointments on our online booking system: https://lawnswood.schoolcloud.co.uk which goes live at 4.00pm on Monday 21 September 2026.
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For Parents and Carers
As a parent/carer, it can be difficult to know how best to support your child through this significant change. Some children may be really excited and looking forward to it, whilst others may be feeling more anxious. You may be feeling anxious too. We are to support you through this process too and beyond.
You might find some of the resources below helpful to work through with your child:
Young Minds
Compass/Anna Freud
Starting Secondary School Booklet
Visit mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk
BBC Bitesize Starting Secondary School
This is a very useful website with lots of helpful videos and resources for both parents and students. Starting secondary school - BBC Parents' Toolkit - BBC Bitesize
