This is a ‘Ready, Set, Secondary’ Transition Workbook. Moving from primary to secondary school is a significant milestone in a pupil’s educational journey, bringing new adventures, opportunities, and challenges. Being prepared for this transition is crucial to ensure pupils approach it with confidence and enthusiasm. ** update we have added a ‘High School’ version Secondary school introduces new subjects, teachers, and a larger environment. Embracing this change with a positive mindset is key. Encouraging pupils to recognise their strengths and achievements builds the confidence needed to face new challenges. Setting realistic goals provides students with direction and purpose. Identifying their unique strengths helps them focus on areas where they can excel and positively contribute to their new school environment. Goal-setting fosters a sense of accomplishment and motivation. Emotional preparation is just as important as academic readiness. Teaching pupils about self-care, self-awareness of feelings, breathing exercises, and visualising that success. When students feel supported and understood, they thrive. With the right support and mindset, the transition to secondary school can be a rewarding and enriching experience. This ‘Ready, set secondary’ transition workbook will help pupils to understand their readiness for Secondary school. Lots of transition resources can be based on anxiety and worries whereas this is about empowering the young person. They are awesome, and ready for their next chapter. It is split into sections Amazing me! Discovering my strengths Goals Moving forward Being prepared emotionally There are 31 pages in the workbook. This workbook is great for working one to one with pupils who need a bit of a confidence boost to help them realise how ready they are for moving onto Secondary School. Just print one out for each pupil you work with.

This is an ‘Exciting times ahead Pupil Leaflet’. It is written in a child friendly way so pupils will understand. This leaflet looks at transition of moving to Secondary school. Included in the ‘Exciting Times Ahead Pupil Leaflet’ Feelings – Looks at the mix of feelings associated with transition and changes. What ifs – All those ‘what if’ questions they might have and how they can be worrying Who can help with ‘What ifs’ – Advice asking for help and a list of people who might be able to help Exciting questions – All those exciting questions they can ask themselves Being prepared – Getting answers from questions, having a practice trip to school and imagining their first day. There is an editable part for you to put your contact details or just your name. Simply type in the blue box. Don’t worry the blue box doesn’t show when you print. You can of course just print it and handwrite your details. There is also a BLACK AND WHITE version included in the pack. We also include a leaflet holder so you can display it in your area. Important information This leaflet is meant to be used as part of ELSA Sessions or some other therapeutic session and shouldn’t just be given out to children without some input. Please DO NOT just give these out without that important input. They are purely reminders for the pupil to take away and for parents to get involved. It is your responsibility to decide whether the information in this leaflet will be helpful to your pupils. Under our terms and conditions these leaflets must not be put onto school websites. They are for printing and giving to pupils at the end of a session or you could use them as a basis for your session. Work through each part with the pupil.

This is our ‘Excited or Worried Tab Booklet’ perfect for transition. Transitioning to a new school, or class brings a mix of excitement and anxiety. Excitement stems from the prospect of new beginnings, learning opportunities, and potential friendships. The idea of a fresh start can be exhilarating. Anxiety, however, often accompanies this excitement. The fear of the unknown, concerns about fitting in, and pressures to perform academically and socially can be daunting. This booklet gives pupils a voice to say what is exciting for them and what is worrying for them. It also gives lots of opportunity for them to talk to you about their worries or excitement. Simply print onto A4 paper and cut out the pieces. Staple together at the top.

This self esteem booster wheel will help children to reflect on their Strengths, talents and personal characteristics. There are so many things they are good at. A star stands out and shines brightly in the dark sky so thought I would use this for the centre of the wheel. There are two coloured versions and a black and white version. Pupils of any age can draw or write their strengths, talents or personal characteristics.

This is a friendship display to support any social skills work you may be doing. It focuses on vocabulary around friendship. Pupils will learn about the positive qualities of a friend. The display is bright and colourful and will enhance your ELSA area or classroom. Included in the pack are: *32 Friendship quality display words *A frog poster *A banner that can be printed large using Adobe print settings and then pieced together *some bubbles to cut out to decorate your display * A cauldron which can be printed on A3 or larger *writing paper for the pupils with and without lines, with and without the frog clipart.

There are 48 Friends cards in this pack. Each showing a positive aspect of friendship. These are great for reading through with older pupils to discuss and work on. They print 8 to an A4 page. Help your pupils to make more friends by using these bright and colourful cards often.

Our Building Resilience pupil leaflet is designed to help children develop the skills and habits needed to bounce back from challenges. Perfect for pupils in primary school, this engaging tri-fold leaflet explains what resilience is, why it matters, and offers practical tips they can try each day to build their confidence and strength.  Ideal for classroom use, social-emotional learning support, or for parents looking to encourage resilience at home! Inside the Building Resilience Pupil Leaflet: What is Resilience? This section introduces resilience as the ability to “bounce back” from tough situations. It explains resilience in simple, relatable language, helping children understand that being resilient means staying strong and positive when things get challenging. Why is it Important? Here, pupils learn why resilience matters in everyday life. Building Resilience This section provides practical tips and strategies children can use to start building resilience. Positive Habits This section introduces a list of positive habits that can make resilience part of a pupil’s daily routine. Reflecting on Resilience The final section encourages pupils to think back and reflect on previous challenges. There is an editable part for you to put your contact details or just your name. Simply type in the blue box. Don’t worry the blue box doesn’t show when you print. You can of course just print it and handwrite your details. There is a leaflet holder included in the pack which you can use to display your leaflets on the wall. There is also a BLACK AND WHITE version of the leaflet included in the pack. Some children might like to colour in the black and white version as you chat. Important information This  Building Resilience pupil leaflet is meant to be used as part of ELSA Sessions or some other therapeutic session and shouldn’t just be given out to children without some input. Please DO NOT just give these out without that important input. They are purely reminders for the pupil to take away and for parents to get involved. It is your responsibility to decide whether the information in this leaflet will be helpful to your pupils. Under our terms and conditions these leaflets must not be put onto school websites. They are for printing and giving to pupils at the end of a session or you could use them as a basis for your session. Work through each part with the pupil.

We are excited to introduce our ADHD Positive Character and Strengths Cards, designed to celebrate and nurture the unique qualities of pupils with ADHD. These cards highlight the positive traits and strengths that make each pupil special, helping to build self-esteem, confidence, and a positive self-image. Please note that these cards could be used with any child. Lots of children are undiagnosed ADHD so these cards may help to give you evidence towards diagnosis. Included in the ADHD Positive character and strengths cards: 56 cards (ideas for traits given by practitioners with ADHD or with personal experience of ADHD). 10 ideas on how to use the cards These cards serve as daily reminders of their strengths, such as creativity, problem solving, and resilience, shifting the focus from challenges to capabilities. By regularly acknowledging and celebrating these qualities, pupils begin to see themselves in a more positive light, fostering a sense of pride and self-worth. The consistent reinforcement of their strengths helps to build confidence, encouraging them to embrace their individuality and approach new situations with a positive mindset. This shift in perception not only enhances their self-esteem but also empowers them to use their strengths in overcoming obstacles and achieving their goals. The cards are 8 to an A4 sheet of paper. If you want bigger cards use your print settings to print onto A3. This might depend on the age you are working with. Suitable for all children. Children love to learn BIG words and with this pack they can certainly do that. One of the ideas in the pack: Create a Personal Strengths Book Help the pupil create a scrapbook of their trait cards, combining them with pictures and stories that highlight their strengths.

Here you have a PowerPoint file of editable names. You can click on the name and change it. It will go to two lines if you want to add a surname too. The box is set to stay the same but your writing will be smaller or bigger depending on how many letters you put in. There are 15 hand drawn backgrounds included in this pack all great for mindful colouring. Some are more complex than others so choose one that you think the pupil will like. The font is embedded into the file. Once you have chosen from the 15 backgrounds, click on the name and change it. Click ‘Save as’ and save the PowerPoint first. Click ‘Save as’ again and choose PDF from the drop down list. You can then print that page from your PDF. You can duplicate one design if you want to by right clicking on the slide on the left hand side of your screen and choosing duplicate. This pack is great for an opening session or just to catch up with the child after the long holiday. They can take it away with them and finish it at home if they want to.