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Key Tips for a Smooth School Transition

At Cambian, we know the return to school can be overwhelming, especially for neurodiverse children and their families. That’s why we’re sharing some practical strategies, real-world advice, and emotional support to ease transitions and reduce stress and start the school year with confidence. 

 

Why Transitions Are Tough

Transitions are often tough for neurodiverse children because they involve unpredictability, change, and a loss of routine - all of which can trigger anxiety, confusion, or sensory overload. Here are a few key reasons:

  • Change in routine: Many neurodiverse children rely on predictable routines to feel safe. A new school year disrupts these patterns.

  • Uncertainty: Not knowing what to expect - new teachers, classmates, environments - can cause distress.

  • Sensory challenges: New uniforms, noises, smells, or classroom settings may overwhelm the senses.

  • Communication stress: Some children may struggle to express their feelings about the transition or understand what’s expected.

  • Executive function difficulties: Planning, organising, and adapting to new structures (like timetables or homework) can be harder for neurodiverse children.

 

Back-to-School Support

Starting school or returning after a break can bring big feelings for both children and their families. That’s why we’ve created the following guides to help make the transition smoother, calmer and more predictable - one step at a time.  

 

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5-Star Parent Feedback

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Before joining Brook View, my son had a poor experience of school life and had missed almost 3 years of education due to unmet needs. I had heard of Brook View, especially the fantastic new head and went to have a look around. From this point, Brook View was where we wanted him to go!

 

Due to his past experiences and having so long out of education we were all prepared for a rocky start and suitable arrangements were made. My son, however, loved it so much that there wasn’t one day where he didn’t want to attend, in fact by week 3 he was having that much fun he didn’t want to come home!

 

Each individual staff member is child focused and they all bring different experiences to benefit the children. There is so much outdoor space which is utilised well daily, a cooking room and different sensory rooms, I can understand why he is so happy there!

 

Brook View has been life changing, not just to my son but to us as a family. I will be forever grateful that they believed in him and gave him a chance and I can now see a positive future ahead for him!

 

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