Starting school is a big change for little people, and it’s normal for them to have big feelings.

Starting school is a big step for your child. You can help them feel happy and confident by talking positively…

Start a consistent routine that includes waking up, mealtimes, play and bedtimes. This helps children get used to the structure of a school day.

There is no ‘right way’ to play – what matters more is children having the time and space to grow in confidence.

Have lots of conversations with your child that are open-ended and allow for different vocabulary to be used. When your…

Start talking about ‘big school’ and the move early on… by approaching the subject early you’re giving your little one…

Self-care tasks can include getting dressed,  mealtimes and toileting. The small, playful moments at home make a difference, and build…

Every child develops at their own pace, and school readiness is about supporting them to feel confident, capable, and ready…

A Child in Need Plan is a plan that looks at what support a child and family might need. The…

A Child in Need meeting is an informal meeting that happens every 4-6 weeks. At the meeting everyone will talk…

People at the Conference will decide if a Child Protection Plan is needed to help the child and family If…

A Family Group Conference is a meeting that is led by the family and anyone else who is important to…

Sometimes parents are asked to have a cognitive assessment as part of the Child Protection process. A cognitive assessment will…

Parent Advocates can support parents when their children are put on a child protection plan. Parent Advocates are independent. They…

If things do not improve enough with a Child Protection Plan, Children’s Services might start pre-proceedings. Pre-proceedings happen before the…

A Core Group Meeting is an informal meeting to talk about the progress of the Child Protection Plan. There is…