By Wendy Bray
Hodder & Stoughton. 211 pages. £5.99
ISBN 0 34086 122 3
This is a guide for those with a child who is about to embark on their school career. Aimed at the parent who is not yet initiated, it spells out the basics of this new stage of life - choosing a school and actually getting started, what happens at school and why, what you can expect from your child's school, and a parent's role and responsibilities in this partnership.
The information is given in an upbeat and chirpy style and ranges from what could be called commonsense tips to an outline of the curriculum and tests one can expect in line with the current government guidelines. For someone with limited knowledge in this area this could prove a useful and reassuring reference.
