Transfer to Junior School

We do understand this can be a difficult adjustment for some children. Most children, despite their anxieties, settle in quickly and thoroughly enjoy the challenges presented. The quicker your child can become independent, the happier they will be.

An independent child feels more comfortable in a different setting, and will make the most out of opportunities presented to them. These are some of the things you can do to promote independence and confidence.

Give your child some responsibility, however small, and expect him or her to accept this responsibility. For example, packing their own school bag or lunch box; giving you letters from school.
Getting homework done is your child's responsibility, with your help and support.
Help your child to become a better time manager, for example, by expecting them to carry out your instructions immediately and to complete tasks asked of them. This could include laying the table, feeding pets, watering plants, tidying up.
Ensure that your child can do up shoe laces, buttons, zips and put on an apron.
Help your child to look after their own things at home, which will help them with their personal organisation at school.
Give plenty of praise - sometimes apparently small achievements have taken a lot of effort.
Let your child do as much as possible for themselves, even if it is painful to watch and frustrating to wait! They do get quicker.