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

Norfolk Whole School Approach Resources A Whole School Approach - Transition Toolkit WSA 1. Curriculum Secondary WSA 4 & 5 Curriculum PATHS WSA 6 School Culture & Environment WSA 7., Recording & Reporting School Life

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

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

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

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

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

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

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant many children have had to miss school as the country tried. of school.  Schools have now made it as safe as possible for pupils and staff to return, so it is expected that parents will make sure their children are back in school again. Schools will support families with this.  Being in school gives children the best chance to learn, make friends and get the most from their education. It can be difficult to know when to send your child into 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