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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, download our Smooth Moves flyer. (PDF, 156KB)

Regional training seminars

A number of regional training seminars are being held in early 2009. To find out more about the seminars and booking information download the Smooth Moves regional seminars document (Word, 235 KB)