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Getting the best from school  |  Learning routes  |  Where the jobs will be

With children across Staffordshire going back to school this week, we've pulled together essential advice and info, to help you and your child get the term off to a great start. From first day nerves, to where the jobs will be in the future (and what they need to study to get them) you'll find everything you need to know at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/parentsguide 

Beating first week nerves

Whether it’s your son or daughter’s first ever day at school, first day at high school or just post-holiday back to school wobbles, the new school year can be a nerve wracking time for them and for you. We've got advice that will help. Read in full.

Don't want to go?

For some children, the new term can be a difficult time, they might have been bullied or had a tough year. Mel, one of our brilliant Educational Psychologists shares advice on how you can support your child when they're unhappy at school, they've got friendship troubles or they just won't talk to you. Read in full

Choosing their secondary school

If your child is starting year 6, you've got until 31st October 2018 to apply for their place at secondary school. Use our school comparison tool to help you decide where to apply, simply enter your postcode to see a list of schools with info on Ofsted rating, pupil/teacher ratio, exam results, the number of pupils registered for free school meals and more. Read in full

New T Levels - what are they?

T Levels are new 2-year, technical programmes that will give students aged 16 to 18 a technical alternative to A levels and help them to get a skilled job. Find out more about what they are and what they mean for your child. Read in full

Other articles we think you'll be interested in -

• What they'll be learning this year
• Common concerns - happiness and wellbeing
• My role as a parent
• Homework
• Work experience