4. The Child/Young Person

Everyone has a responsibility to help. This includes your child too. Help them draw up a plan and you can do it together.

Here are some ideas that might help: DRAW UP CHECKLISTS.

Did you know?

Morning routines and attendance patterns are set in September. So set yourself up for success by getting off to a smooth start in September.

Here’s a ‘Nightime Checklist’ that you might find useful.

Nightime Checklist

 Choose and lay out clothing and shoes.

 Put any items that you need for school in your school bag (e.g. permission slips, books, journal, homework)

 Make your lunch.

 Set your alarm!

And a ‘Morning Checklist’ that you might find useful.

 Get out of bed when your alarm goes off.

 Have a good breakfast.

 Leave yourself plenty of time to get to school.

 Walk or cycle to school if you can.

Are You Anxious to Go to School? Advice from a Therapist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3nCwYcwuHM (as amended) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqs1BuNyVY4 (as amended)

Dealing with School Phobia & Anxiety. Hear a Young Person’s Experience.