The Big Leap: Transitioning to Secondary School
An interactive, expert-led workshop designed specifically for parents who are worried about their child starting secondary.
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About this event
The Big Leap is a supportive, practical, and interactive workshop designed specifically for parents of anxious children transitioning to secondary school. This session will equip you with evidence-based strategies, confidence-building tools, and peer support to help your child succeed in their new environment.
This session consists of 1 hour workshop with 30 minutes for your questions at the end. You will also be sent a workbook of actionable strategies you can use to support your anxious child.
What you will walk away with:
- A stronger understanding of why change is so hard and anxiety inducing
- Confidence to help support your child and liase with the school when needed
- A toolkit of actionable strategies you can implement immediately
- An electronic workbook with resources to support your child
- A network of fellow parents navigating the same transition
Why is this an investment not an expense?
This workshop isn’t just about information – it’s about transformation.
By investing in this experience, you are:
✔ Strengthening your child’s foundation for academic and social success
✔ Preventing unnecessary stress and anxiety (for both of you)
✔ Building a lasting connection during a key developmental stage
Join me:
Get expert advice from me and take advantage of my wealth of experience across a range of fields: I am not only a mother (who made mistakes with my own son's transition), but also, an accredited counsellor with NCPS, a teacher of 19 years, a qualified SENDCo and a NHS Autism Practitioner and Trainer, so will approach this topic from a variety of angles.
Take that next step in supporting your child’s successful transition. Secure your spot today and start the journey ahead with confidence and community.
Frequently asked questions
This session is ideal for parents, guardians, and carers of children entering (or recently started) Year 7 who are feeling anxious about the transition to secondary school. It's designed for families who want practical tools to support their child during this pivotal change.
YES! This is one of the mistakes I made- my son appeared fine before starting school. Looking back I wish I had put strategies in place before he started. So yes, definitely come along and put support in place BEFORE it is needed.
Yes. As a qualified SENDCo, NHS Autism Practitioner and Trainer and an ADHD coach, I have a wealth of experience to share. Change can be particularly hard for some groups and this workshop aims to address those issues.
You will be sent a zoom link for the workshop, you will get a digital workbook of resources to use with your child and after the session, you will receive a PDF of slides from the workshop.
Experience from a variety of angles- a mother of a very anxious child who knows what I would do differently next time, a counsellor who knows how to support children emotionally, a teacher who knows how to navigate the school system and understands realistic support that can be put in place......
Participants often worry about being seen. It is helpful if you are happy to turn your screen on, so we can have some interactive discussion. However, I understand people's concern's so you are free to switch your screen off and use the chat function should you wish to participate.