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SCHOOL TRANSITION SUCCESS

Help your child start senior school with confidence

Dates available throughout the summer holidays

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GIVE YOUR CHILD THE BEST POSSIBLE START


Is your child preparing for the move to senior school? This significant step can feel daunting - for both you and your children alike.

 

The transition to senior school marks a crucial moment in your child's educational journey. And whilst it brings exciting opportunities, it's natural to have concerns about how they will adapt to this new challenge.

 

You might be wondering:

Will they find their feet socially in their new environment?

How will they cope with the increased independence expected of them?

Will this significant change affect their confidence?

 

As a Chartered Psychologist with over 18 years' experience supporting children through school transitions, I understand these concerns. It's why I've developed a programme to help your child approach this change with both confidence and practical strategies.

How the Programme Helps Your Child

  • Develop practical strategies to connect with peers and make friends naturally

  • Build confidence through proven body language techniques

  • Learn how to spot and connect with potential friends who share similar interests

  • Learn how to create positive first impressions with teachers

  • Apply specific tools to manage any worries or concerns

  • Feel confident finding their way around their new school environment

What Your Child Will Learn

Building Social Confidence

  • Master the art of 'verbal tennis' - making conversation feel natural and easy
     
  • Understand how body language affects both confidence and how others respond
     
  • Learn techniques to appear and feel confident, even in new situations

Managing Emotions

  • Understand the difference between normal stress and anxiety
     
  • Develop practical strategies to handle overwhelming situations
     
  • Learn effective techniques to stay calm under pressure
     
  • Build resilience for handling challenging situations

Creating Positive Relationships

  • Discover how to make great first impressions with teachers
     
  • Learn to identify and build meaningful friendships
     
  • Develop skills to handle any friendship challenges
     
  • Understand how to set healthy boundaries in relationships

Practical Success Strategies

  • Create personalised action plans for the first day and week
     
  • Learn how to join and engage in new clubs and activities
     
  • Develop organisation skills for managing new responsibilities
     
  • Build strategies for handling the increased independence of senior school

Programme Structure

Four one-to-one sessions


Session 1: Building Foundations for Success

  • This session aims to help your child feel more prepared and positive about their new start. We'll work together on developing ways to present themselves confidently, exploring how to handle those crucial first interactions with both teachers and peers. They'll develop their own personalised strategy for approaching the first day with greater confidence.

Session 2: Social Skills and Relationships

  • This session focuses on helping your child feel more comfortable in social situations. We'll explore natural ways to join conversations, connect with like-minded peers, and build positive relationships with teachers. The goal is to help them feel more confident about finding their place in their new school community.

Session 3: Managing Change and Building Confidence

  • During this session, we'll work on developing tools to handle new challenges. Your child will learn practical ways to manage their new responsibilities, techniques to stay calmer under pressure, and strategies to help them bounce back from setbacks. The aim is to help them approach their new school life feeling more resilient and positive.

Session 4: Follow-up

  • Two weeks into term, this session provides valuable support when it matters most. We'll review how things are going, refine strategies based on real experiences, and address any concerns that have emerged. It's all about ensuring your child continues to feel supported as they settle into their new school.

Practical Details

Supporting your child's transition to senior school should be straightforward. Here are the practicalities of the programme.

4x 55 minute, one-to-one session focused exclusively on your child's needs

Sessions at our comfortable and welcoming Marlow office

Comprehensive workbooks and supporting materials provided

Flexible appointment times: Monday Friday 9am - 6pm and Saturday mornings

Limited places available for summer term preparation

Only £400 for all sessions including supporting materials

SCHOOL TRANSITION SUCCESS

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Please complete the form below and we'll contact you promptly to schedule your sessions at times that work best for you and your child.

 

Places are allocated on a strictly first-come, first-served basis. Summer appointment slots fill quickly, as this is our most popular time for transition support.

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Effective Steps Limited

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Dean Lane

Cookham Dean 

Berkshire

SL6 9AQ

 

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