If your child is feeling worried about going to school, or you are struggling. to their school so they are able to help you both.  Tips To Reduce Anxiety Get your child to push. will work together to find a way forward. Praise them for making the effort to go to school. Be a role. your child to school. In time and with the right support it will get easier for them. Try to encourage., breakfast, getting their uniform, school bag and equipment ready. Talk to your child's school and make

During the holidays, the regular school day routine has probably been more relaxed. Bed times may have been later and the morning alarm clock may have been turned off!  Going back to school. worth doing a little bit of preparation before the new school routine begins, to make the transition. back into the school day routine. Dive Deeper Homework After a summer holiday of playing. schedule with your child to help them stay focused and motivated. Complete homework as soon as school

, but it also means an increase in opportunities for your child. A typical mainstream secondary school., there's a good chance they'll be able to discover and develop it there.  While high school offers. in different places Some lessons may require special equipment your child will need to bring into school, like. group and in other years   Preparation for the move up to high school can start early by helping your. than they are used to. For example: Allowing  your child to walk to school with a trusted friend

, secondary or special school if you or your young person have noticed areas they need more help with. When needs are identified the school can develop strategies to support your child.   Support falls.. These adaptations could look like this: Quiet spaces - Areas like a quiet corner, or spaces within the school. by the beginning of the school day. Examples include alternative activities in quiet places or small. to know your child, teachers can understand how the school environment and other behaviours can trigger

Help your child to learn and understand new words by talking about the meanings of words. Make time to have conversations with your child. Ask them how their day at school was and how their friends are. Encourage them to talk to you and ask you questions too. Ask open questions like ‘tell me something you liked about today’. To begin with you might need to give them examples to help them answer the questions. Listening skills are just as important in communicating. Modelling good listening

If your child is pre-school age or younger and you are worried about their speech, language and communication development, you can complete a request for support. The form should be completed. (if known) Your contact details Details of your child's nursery, pre-school or early years setting. for support from your child's nursery, pre-school or early years setting or any other professional. attend the Early Advice Session? Early Advice Sessions are the main way to accessing pre-school support

going to nursery or toddler groups. They are learning skills that will get them ready for school. School readiness means a child has the communication, practical and social skills to enjoy and get. to cope with these new experiences more easily. By the time your child starts school it will be easier. their confidence and self esteem. In the pre-school years children love to pretend and imagine when they play.. This could be: toddler groups with family and friends at your local park at nursery or pre-school

by the time they start school. They should be able to safely manage going up and downstairs. The best.. The advice is that pre-school children should have three hours of physical activity over 24 hours. with letter shapes can really help give them a head start when they start school, but writing doesn’t just. of blocks in a tower or the number of characters in a game is an easy way to get your child school

a meal, or bathing Being productive - joining in at nursery or school Leisure - playing or hobbies

: Checking the school's SEND and behaviour policies The school environment, for example, the size and location of the buildings and the structure of the school day Look at the school websites to get a picture of what resources are available Visiting the school to get a feel for the atmosphere. confident when choosing their future school. Dive Deeper Speak to the SENDCo Meeting the SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Co-ordinator) at the school can be a useful way to understand