One step together
School toolkit
Your child’s perspective, your observations, and a practical next step with school.
Try: “Something feels hard. I want to understand.” Listen when settled; avoid a lecture in the busiest moment. Continuing distress or absence needs an agreed plan with school.
Our calm school-morning plan
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References and further reading
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