School Support
If your child is finding aspects of school or preschool challenging, Chloe can provide individualised support within their education setting. This may include difficulties with behaviour, communication, transitions, participation, routines, learning, independence or other parts of the school day.
Every child can experience school differently. Some children may find certain parts of the day more difficult than others, such as arriving at school, moving between activities, following classroom routines, waiting, joining group activities, coping with changes, communicating what they need or participating in learning.
School support focuses on understanding what may contribute to these difficulties and identifying practical strategies that can help your child participate as successfully, comfortably and independently as possible during their school day.
Where appropriate, Chloe can visit your child's school or preschool to observe them in their usual environment. This can be particularly helpful in understanding when difficulties occur, what may contribute to them, what is already working well and where additional support may be helpful.
Chloe works collaboratively with families and the people supporting your child within school or preschool, including teachers, SNAs and other relevant professionals. Support may involve gathering information from those who know your child well, carrying out observations or assessments where appropriate, identifying goals and developing practical strategies that can be used throughout the school day.
If your child receives support across home and school, Chloe can also help families and school staff work toward shared goals and a consistent approach.
All support is individualised around your child's strengths, needs and priorities. Recommendations are designed to be practical for your child's everyday school environment.
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finding it difficult to transition into school or between activities, classrooms or environments
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becoming upset or distressed around attending or participating in school
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finding classroom routines or expectations difficult
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struggling with waiting, changes to plans or when preferred activities or items are unavailable
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finding it difficult to communicate their wants & needs
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becoming distressed or displaying behaviours during particular lessons, routines or activities
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finding it difficult to join group activities or participate in classroom learning
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finding aspects of break time, lunchtime or other less structured parts of the day difficult
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needing support developing independence within everyday school routines
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finding it difficult to follow instructions
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displaying behaviours such as hitting, kicking, biting, pushing, throwing items, shouting, leaving an area or becoming distressed
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needing support with consistency between home and school
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preparing for a significant transition, such as starting preschool, starting big school, changing classroom or moving to a new school
Families may also seek support when they or the school are unsure why a particular difficulty is happening or what approach may be most helpful. You do not need to have this figured out before getting in touch.
Families may seek school support when their child is:
School Support May Include:
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School visits
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Observation within your child's school environment
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Gathering information from families, teachers and SNAs
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Identifying your child's strengths, needs and priority areas for support
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Behaviour assessment where appropriate
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Identifying what may be contributing to particular behaviours or difficulties
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Developing practical strategies for the classroom and wider school environment
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Individualised behaviour support planning
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Support with transitions, waiting and changes to routines
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Supporting communication and teaching helpful alternative skills
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Supporting participation in classroom and everyday school routines
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Developing independence and everyday skills
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Collaborative goal setting with families and school staff
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Guidance and training for teachers, SNAs, caregivers or others supporting your child
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Helping to promote consistency between home, school and other environments
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Review of strategies and progress where required
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Ongoing consultation or additional support where agreed
Support can be provided as a one-off school or preschool consultation or as part of a wider programme of support, depending on your child's individual needs and the reason for referral.
Where appropriate and with parent or caregiver consent, Chloe can also liaise with other professionals involved in your child's care or support.
Every child and school environment is different. If you are unsure whether school or preschool support would be appropriate for your child, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss what is currently happening and what type of support may be most helpful.