Back to school

Many children find it difficult to get back into the school routine after a long break, like the summer holidays. The extended time out of school may make it difficult for children to return and we have collated strategies written by our staff to support you with helping your child get ready to go back into school.

You may also find the resources in our emotional wellbeing and behaviour sections helpful to support your child back into school.

Quick Reference and Top Tips

• • Changes and transitions top tips   (203.00 KB)
• • Transitioning back to school booklet for parents   (732.27 KB)

Booklets and Guides

• • Back to school parent resource pack   (959.34 KB)
• Back to school social stories – a set of social stories for supporting young people going back to school. You can adapt and make your own using our article templates and guides on the social stories page.

Handwriting songs (8) – songs to help children with handwriting

A booklet including links to support for returning to school

Video Resources