Smooth Moves

Changing schools can be a time of anxiety for parents/carers as well as children. It is important that they feel confident and equipped to support their children at this difficult time.

Our Smooth Moves programme is designed to:

• support local authority facilitators and designated school staff, headteachers, school support staff, childcare staff, and children’s centre staff to build on existing support for parents/carers and children in preparation for transition
• promote effective partnerships between the school, parents/carers and pupils
• enable parents/carers to support their child to thrive at home and at school.

Smooth Moves consists of five sessions for practitioners to deliver to parents/carers, covering: change; expectations and boundaries; staying connected – communication and bullying; transition and growing up – optional sessions for parents of teenagers; and transition preparation.

For more information about the programme, download our Smooth Moves flyer (PDF, 43KB)

Alternatively, call 024 7658 8440.

Regional training seminars

A number of regional training seminars are being held in 2009. To find out more about the seminars and booking information call 024 7658 8440.