General stationery supplies A4 ring binder or lever arch file A4 subject divider cards A4 punched pockets Hole punch Spiral bound jotter Clear sticky back plastic for covering exercise books stock up on this as you're likely to go through a number of rolls!
Exercise books and other books such as homework diaries are usually provided so it's best to wait until term starts before buying your child their own. Download your free secondary school stationery checklist. Click on TheSchoolRun's free secondary school checklist for a downloadable, printable version of this list to take to the shops when you stock up!
More starting secondary advice for parents and children BBC Bitesize has a range of starting secondary school resources offering support and information about all aspects of secondary school life, from a typical day in Year 7 to tips on navigating a huge secondary school. More like this. How your child develops in Key Stage 3. In London, your child will need an Zip Oyster photocard some London schools also use the Oyster card as a cashless system to pay for meals in school.
The day before school starts, do a final rundown. Have you got the uniform ready? Is the bag packed? Have you checked what time school starts and finishes? Have you packed a lunch or given your child money for school dinner?
Have you put out bus money for them? Being well prepared will help your child to feel more confident about that daunting first day and it will give you peace of mind, too.
Need help? Pencil sharpener. Ink eraser or correction fluid. Set of colouring pencils. Glue stick. Set square. Scientific calculator some schools want kids to have a specific model, so check before you buy.
English dictionary. English thesaurus. Dictionary for each foreign language studied. It can be helpful to write a list with them and work through it, ticking off each thing as you go.
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