Considerations for a successful Transition - parents/carers
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Visit possible new schools with your child before deciding that is where you would like your child to go.
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Make sure that you have a named contact at the new school so that you can discuss any worries.
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Update the new school on any changes at home.
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Use a calendar with your child as a countdown to starting at their new school.
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Visit the new school during the summer holidays (if possible) and practice the journey to school with your child.
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Familiarise your child with their new uniform, school bag etc.
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Ask the new school for a copy of their planner/homework diary etc. so that your child can practice using it over the summer holidays.
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Set a routine with your child for meeting homework deadlines – plot them onto the calendar and work towards them together to start with.
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Most schools and colleges have transition documents/information on their websites that you can download or look at online.