Do you have back to school worries? Check out my top back to school dyslexic tips to ensure a smooth transition…
Have spares of all equipment… (including PE kit, maths kit and calculators) I would always have a cheap second hand one in the wardrobe just in case.
School bag. The size is important, not too big, but helpful to have compartments. If no compartments having folders to help organise makes a big difference.
When they get their timetable… often digital now, but also have a hard copy! photocopy or photograph it so you have a spare copy if they forget or loose it. We also used to print one out and have one on the wall so they could look as many times as needed.
Know when PE days are or days that will need different equipment so you can remind them.
Create a checklist and have it by the front door so they can check it each day and become independent and hopefully minimise any dyslexic errors.
If your child has a formal dyslexia diagnosis and report, after the first few days resend a copy to the year head and senco… just to ensure they have a copy.
Practise any routine in advance such as travel or walking to identify any pinch points or iron out any issues in advance to support anxiety. Also talk through a back up plan in case they miss the bus… as in what do they do? Go back to school, call you?
As soon as you can in the first week help your young person identify who will be their support in school when they feel overwhelmed! Is it a form teacher, someone they happen to know from transition, the receptionist? Have a proactive plan in place.