Top tips for returning to school and preparing for transitions

Published: Thursday, July 13, 2023

Top tips for returning to school and preparing for transitions

Returning to school after the summer holidays can be daunting for some children. Here are some top tips to prepare your child for the start of term:

  • Introduce a school night routine
  • Start gentle conversations about school – remind them of their term time routines
  • Listen to your child’s concerns
  • Draw pictures or use social stories
  • Get organised – prepare in advance where possible
  • Use a comfort object
  • Plan fun things to do after school
  • Stay calm

Check out the links below for more helpful ideas and resources:

Tips for the transition back to school - Adoption UK Charity

Tips for dealing with back to school anxiety - a blog by YoungMinds

Back to school - Adoption UK Charity

Reducing trip trauma [PDF] - an article by PAC-UK

Goodbyes and transitions [PDF] - an article by PAC-UK

Anna Freud mental health charity for children and families - lots of really great resources - especially around transitioning to secondary school.

Primary resources by Twinkl - lots of back to school resources and downloads.

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