Supporting your child's school journey
6. School Years 10 and 11
School years 10 and 11 are for children aged fourteen to sixteen years old and is the next phase of your child's school journey in secondary school, also known as Key Stage 4 (KS4).
What to expect
School years 10 and 11 will be when you:
- take your GCSEs
- have exams
- decide what you are going to do after year 11
Getting prepared for exams
Exam time can be really stressful, but there are things you can do to help you feel less stressed and more prepared including:
- finding a revision technique that works for you
- putting a plan together
- familiarising yourself with the exam arrangements
- looking after your mental health, don't spend all of your time studying
Where can I get support
There is support and advice on helping to prepare your child for School Years 10 and 11, and what to expect during this time.
The Buckinghamshire Family Centres offer a range of courses and youth drop-ins offer to help and support teenagers.
You can find the different options available after your GCSEs in the post-16 education and training section which offers support and advice.
The SEND Local Offer also has information about the help available for young people with SEND in education.
Youthspace has lots of information, advice and support for young people aged 11 to 18 (up to 25 with SEND), including advice and support for your mental health.
The Buckinghamshire Family Learning team run a variety of free courses for parents and carers of children and young people across Buckinghamshire.
There are lots of Secondary educational resources for Secondary School children aged 12 to 18.
UCAS have lots of help and advice when applying to university or looking at other options like an apprenticeship.
Young Minds has lots of information including a guide to help you cope with exam stress and a guide to getting mental health support.
Health for Teens has lots of advice to support teens and their health, both mental and physical.