Guides for parents
Clear, practical help for supporting your child through Years 7, 8 and 9, written by Team Notenix with Beyond Tutors tutors.
The Year 7 dip: why it happens and how to spot it early
Why many children stall or slip in their first year of secondary school, the early signs parents can look for, and simple steps that help.
6 min readYear 7What your child should know by the end of Year 7 (Maths, Science and English)
A plain-English checklist of the main Year 7 topics in Maths, Science and English under the KS3 National Curriculum, with links to free notes and practice.
7 min readParents' evening12 questions to ask at your first Year 7 parents' evening
Short appointments go quickly. These questions help you find out how your child is really doing in Year 7 and what you can do at home.
5 min readMathsHow to help with Year 7 maths homework (even if you've forgotten the maths)
Practical ways to support Year 7 maths homework without doing it for them, plus the topics that most often cause trouble and how methods are taught now.
6 min readFree KS3 notes and practice questions
Topic-by-topic notes with worked examples and practice questions.