Support Your Child at Key Stage Three

This book is the fifth in the series. Building from earlier key stages, it describes what children in English schools are taught throughout Years 7, 8 and 9 as preparation for GCSE. The book focuses on basic skills: speaking and listening, reading, writing and maths - and summarises how Key Stage 2 learning is developed throughout KS3. The content explains or advises on: • The main objectives of the National Curriculum; • How each objective is likely to be taught; • Issues or difficulties that affect learning; • How parents can help with homework and support learning at home. The book aims to: • Enhance parental knowledge about teaching and learning; • Encourage more effective collaboration between schools and parents; • Stimulate parents to become valued partners in their child's education; •Empower parents to push for their child to achieve full potential; •Inspire parents of children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities to aim high and achieve success.