Pupil advice. Why virtually visit more than one school?

You might think you know where you want to go. Maybe your big brother/sister went there Applying for or all of your friends want to go. BUT…… secondary schools *You never know what you like until you have tried a few places. 2021. *You might decide you prefer somewhere Family Advice else *Seeing a few schools might ensure you were How to visit a school online. What do you need to right in the first place all along. In light of the restrictions in place both *Of course, you might have no idea where nationally and locally, Open Evenings will be know? you want to go! different this year. In this document you will find links to either the Seeing more than one school helps you and schools website, the way you can book to join an your parents make a much more informed online event, or even a video tour! You will need to copy and paste the link or type the address decision. You don’t know what you are into your internet browser. missing if you don’t have a look. It is not as scary as it sounds! If you visit each of the schools it should be self explanatory and Who can I ask for advice? easy to follow. All you need is a smart device/ laptop/tablet. The secondary schools themselves—check Each of the schools in will be doing things in a the websites. slightly different way. This gives you and your family the opportunity to ‘visit’ more schools as you can do this from Transition Manager

the comfort of your own home! What a fantastic Your own teachers in school. opportunity! Liz Stevenson 0121 569 8292 [email protected] Friends and family who live in the area, How can you make sure you get everything you want from the visits? although remember they can sometimes be biased!  Make sure you watch any and all teacher videos.

 Make sure you go on the virtual/360 degree tour. Admissions Parent Support Line  Keep notes of any questions you have while having

a look at each school. If you can’t find the answer on

0121 569 6765 the schools website, contact them direct and ask.

This is your future and it is important you get The application process itself remain the the decision right for you and your family. same as any other year.

Bristnall Hall Perryfields High School admissions.perryfieldshigh.sandwell.sch.uk St Michaels CE High www.bristnallhallacademy.attrust.org.uk School / Phoenix Collegiate

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