Making the grade: Navigating the transition to secondary school

Making the transition to secondary school can be difficult for children and their parents. But planning and organisation will make all the difference, says
STARTING secondary school can be exciting, daunting, or a mix of both for any child. It’s often a challenging time for parents too, especially those whose eldest is making the transition. Decades have passed since we made that move ourselves, and now as parents rather than pupils, it’s a different landscape entirely.