Primary Transition - starting in Reception

When your child first starts school, it’s a big change in your family life. You may feel sad and be worried that your child will be unhappy, will not make friends, or will not enjoy schoolwork. You may be trying to support your child to make it all feel exciting while, on the inside, you are feeling just as nervous. Starting or changing schools can be one of the biggest transitions in a child's life, but it's worth remembering that most children love school and go on to make the most of their education. 

Here you will find information, details of courses for parents and helpful advice for children who are starting Primary School.

Starting school in September?

Is your child starting school in September?

Here's some top tips to help them settle well:

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BBC Tiny Happy People

Returning to school

Is your child anxious about returning to school?

Help them by discussing their worries and making a list of things they can look forward to.

Find out more tips by following these links:

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Childline
External Link Icon School anxiety and refusal - BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize
External Link Icon Managing back to school
Anxiety support brochure
External Link Icon School anxiety and refusal - Young Minds

Ethnic minority or traveller families

Are you an ethnic minority or travellor family?

Do you need support about your child's education?

Find out more using the links below:

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External Link Icon Education Advice and Advocacy
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LCC

Ethnic families - Languages advice

Are you an ethnic minority family? Find out why speaking different languages at home is great for your young child:

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BBC Tiny Happy People
External Link Icon Learning grandma's language
BBC Tiny Happy People
External Link Icon Multilingual games for toddlers
BBC Tiny Happy People