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

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

When your child starts school they will be seen by the school screening team to check their vision. child’s learning and development can be supported. The screening happens during the school day and only takes a few minutes. You will receive a letter or email from your child’s school before. for vision and/or hearing they will not need to be seen by the screening team at school. Talk to your. their school. The video shows what happens during the screening.What Happens During the Hearing

After your child receives their baby and pre-school immunisations at the doctors, the rest of their childhood vaccinations are given in school by the School Age Immunisation Service. This service is available to all children and young people of school age, whether they attend state school, independent school, complex needs schools or alternative settings. Children and young people who are educated at home can attend community clinics or their local school to receive the vaccines. Please

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

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

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