Transitions
For many children and young people, change can bring a mix of emotions. Whether your child is moving to a new class, a different site, leaving Five Acre Wood, or joining us for the first time in September, transitions can be both exciting and challenging.
Our Emotional Wellbeing Team has produced a range of resources to help support children and young people through these changes.
Managing Transitions Leaflet:
Information for those transitioning to Primary:
Information for those transitioning to Secondary:
Why change is hard:
Wellbeing Podcasts:
Jag and Adina from our Wellbeing Team have prepared some wellbeing podcasts which can be found on our school radio station website, Maidstone Radio FAW All. Episode 4 is all about transitions.
Links to Additional Online Guidance and Information
- The Impact of Transitions and How to Cope with Them : Cruse Scotland
- How to deal with change and uncertainty – Every Mind Matters – NHS
- How to help your child cope with change at home or school
- Transitions and change | Mental Health Parent Guide | YoungMinds
From the Autism Education Trust:
School Transitions Parent Guide – part 1
School Transitions Parent Guide – part 2
School Transitions Parent Guide – part 3
From Beacon House – a national specialist therapeutic service for young people, families and adults:
