At a time when many families are worrying about standards and changes in the education system, this book is a guide to help parents maximize a child's potential as he or she goes through the system from nursery to secondary school. The book demonstrates how you can develop your child's natural curiosity, identify problems at an early stage, build on their individual skills, help them to exam success, as well as deal positively with teachers and make a smooth transition between schools. Up-to-date advice on age-related testing and how to teach your child to read and write is included. Dr David Lewis is the author of How to be a Gifted Parent, You can Teach Your Child Intelligence and Mind Skills.