School LifeWhether children have returned to school, started school or changed school, there is help and advice available. Norfolk children, families and professionals have helped us put together lots of information and advice below. School Life Choose a topic below Resources For Families Online Solihull Resources For Schools

First Day Back in School Book Click here to read a guide for preparing your child for starting school First Day Back Ideas Click below for some ideas of how best to prepare. Self Care Summer Primary Pack Self Care Summer Secondary Pack Back to School Primary A Barnado's booklet with hints, tips & activities for your child to try so they move back into school life feeling confident and calm. Back to School Secondary A Barnado's booklet with hints, tips & activities for your child to try so

Transition to High School QuizThis quiz gives provides a fun way to explore together with your child some of the challenges they may face when they start secondary school. The quiz is taken anonymously. However we do ask for your child’s age, home postcode and school so we can monitor trends in the responses you give. School Life

Good attendance at school is one of the most important factor in ensuring that children and young people have the best opportunities in life. Being in school gives children the best chance. your child into school if they are unwell and lots of families worry about the fines or consequences of their children not attending. Did You Know? One full school year at 90% attendance is the equivalent of 4 weeks of learning missed! Over 5 years of school, this adds up to half a school year

Starting school is a big milestone for children. They are probably ready for this next step and will enjoy the learning and the new experiences being at school will offer.  It is a proud and exciting. make the move to reception class smoothly and enjoy the beginning of their school days. You may feel. dependent on you and won’t ‘manage’ on their own. Your own school days were hard, making you worry that your child won’t have a good experience. Starting school is a big event for children - even

Children can sometimes feel very anxious about something that's happening at school. If that anxiety builds up, they might feel unable to attend school and this is known as avoidance. Dealing. to persuade them to go to school in the mornings becomes a real challenge. Even if you get them to school, you might worry about how they will cope - and you know you will probably face the same situation the next day. There can be lots of different reasons why your child doesn't want to go to school

Universal free school meals are provided to all children at school in reception, Year 1. make an application because it can help raise extra funds called Pupil Premium for your child’s school. Pupil Premium funding can help your child’s school pay for extra tuition, teaching and after school activities. How do I know if my child can get free school meals after year 2? Free school meals. You can apply online for free school meals using your Norfolk Education Online (NEO) account. Read

Moving to secondary school can feel like a big step. You and your child may have mixed.. It is normal to have a few worries and nerves but most children cope well with starting high school. at their earlier school. Or maybe they’ve really loved it and don’t want to leave. They may have to leave. way to school alone. It is recognised that transition to high school is a big event. age, home postcode and school so we can monitor trends in the responses you give. Take the quiz

Starting school can create a mix of exciting and anxious feelings for every child. to school will need a bit more planning. Some children may require a specialist setting, however. require additional support and preparation before transitioning to primary school. Planning.. As a parent or carer, you can support this by: Contacting the primary school Special Educational. child's preschool setting.  Dive Deeper Visit the School Visiting your chosen school or special

School-aged children spend a large amount of time in their school settings, so professionals. of staff at your child's school, like their SENCO, or form tutor can help you to have a two-way dialogue. covers the next steps to starting a dialogue with professionals who work with your school-aged child. or development if you decide to seek an assessment in the future.  School Records Your child's school. of any agreed plan and follow it up afterwards by sending an email, so that the school know what you