{"markup":"Starting school is a big milestone for children... Story books about starting school can help. Talk through the new routines of a school day... Let the school team know if your child struggles... Your Own Feelings Out of School & After School Care Lots of schools run breakfast and after school clubs that children can attend. If your child's school doesn't you may need to rethi... Remember school holiday care will need planning too... School Life

Children can sometimes feel very anxious about something that's happening at school ... It might be to do with the work at school ... Sometimes, something that has happened outside school can unsettle them...  Being bullied c...  What Causes School or College Avoidance? {"markup":"Signs That Your Child Might Be Anxious About School Or College\nApart from saying they can't to school, there are other ways your child might display their anxiety... School Life

Moving to secondary school can feel like a big step... Getting Lost Often schools will give a map of the school and classrooms... Getting to School  Work out how your child will be getting to school ... Uniform and Equipment Make sure your child has the right school uniform and equipment they need in time for starting school ... Shop together for school bag, note books or pencil case... Lunche... Visits to the new school for your child... School Life

Neurodivergent children may require additional support and preparation before transitioning to primary school ...  Find out more about starting primary school with SEND Visit the School Get to Know Staff When you go for your visits to the school, take photographs of key people your child will interact with each day... \nPicture books to support transition include:\n\nThe First Day of School - Toby Forward\nSee You Later, Mum - Jennifer Northway\nGoin

  School Records Your child's school will have a record of your interactions including concerns you have expressed about your child's differences...  Speak to School Speak to a Healthcare Professional If you have concerns about your child and suspect they may have neurodevelopmental needs, the first contact should be with your child's special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) at school ...  For children who don't attend a school setting, make an a

   Plan Visits Communicate With Staff Ask For Transition Support If you are worried about how your child will c... Start to practice their evening and morning routines by: Practising checking and packing their bag the night before school ... Each school should have guidelines on how much time young people should be spending on homework each day... Many schools run drop-in sessions where staff can support children to complete their homework after school

We can offer support to children and young people, their families, and their school community to help manage emerging mild to moderate mental health difficulties... We support schools in developing their whole school approach to ensure that all the children, young people and staff work together to unders... To find out if our team is linked to your child's school or college please speak to the school's mental health lead, pastoral team or head teacher

Starting high school can be an exciting time but also challenging for some children... School Life