School Year Support Checklist

A light-touch termly check-in: support learning and wellbeing without trying to manage every detail.

Start of term

Add key dates, activities and care arrangements to the family calendarAsk your child what would make this term feel manageable

Agree a realistic homework routine with breaks and downtimeNotice effort, interests and progress — not marks alone

Know where school updates and learning information are sharedRaise a concern early with the right staff member

Keep a regular, low-pressure conversation about schoolWatch for persistent changes in mood, sleep or attendance

Check friendships, activities and adequate unstructured timeReview commitments when family life feels overfull

Name one thing that worked and one thing to adjustCelebrate effort and plan one next step together