Parent/carer resources

Practical resources, activities, videos and conversations to explore with your young person as they navigate change - the positive and the challenging!

Introduction to transition

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Understanding school transition
Explore navigating change, choosing a school, conversations and questions to ask your young person. 
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Transition overview for parents and carers

Whenever change happens, there are information gaps. What questions can we ask to help?

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Transition parent and carer checklist

The guide to choosing the right school for your young person. Top 10 list!

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Young people interviewing parents and carers

Tables are turned as our young people get to ask the question "What was it like for you?"

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Parents and carers interviewing child

What have you heard about secondary school? What are you concerned about?

Communication and social skills

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What do I need to know about bullying?

Understanding and supporting young people.

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Bullying conversations

Having conversations with your young people about bullying.

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Making new friends

So your child is starting, or has just started a new school.

Managing schoolwork expectations

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Managing schoolwork expectations
This resource adds to class work related to managing time for homework extra-curricular activities.
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Extracurricular activities

Learn about extra activities that may be available to your young person at secondary school.

New school environments

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Navigating the new school environment – The journey to school
Practical tasks to do with your child to prepare them for their secondary school transition.
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New school environment – Overview

Maps, journeys, navigating new environments. Making your way to a new school.

Change and uncertainty

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Change and uncertainty

It's normal to be anxious about change and also a reason for optimism and joy.