Resource description:

A ‘back to school’ booklet for pupils and their parents and carers to work through together, to help both parents/carers and children feel more prepared for the change to secondary school.

This booklet is designed for parents/carers to work through with their child. The booklet includes:

  • a ‘ready for school’ checklist for parents/carers and children 
  • a moving up activity to help children feel more familiar with their new school
  • tips and advice for starting secondary school
Read time: 10 minutes
Link to resource:

Access the resource via the Mentally Healthy Schools website

Topic: Advice: children and young people and Family
Audience: Parents and carers
Who is this for: Individual
Resource format: PDF and Webpage