Services for Families

Headstart & Settling In Programme

We’re here to assist your child throughout their transition journey. Our programme is meticulously tailored to provide support not just before and during their relocation to a new school but also after, ensuring a seamless adjustment to their new environment.

This service is for families who are:

Navigating a significant change in their child's education, particularly transitioning to a new school environment.

Seeking proactive support to help their child successfully adjust to a new school and settle into their new surroundings.

Wanting to ensure their child feels supported, understood, and equipped to thrive in their new educational setting.

Here's how our Headstart & Settling In Programme

supports your child

Preparing For Change

Change can be particularly challenging for children and young people who may experience emotions more intensely than others, especially when transitioning to a new school environment. Recognising these unique challenges, our programme is specifically designed to provide comprehensive support for your child or young person throughout their transition journey. Our programme is meticulously crafted to assist your child not only before and during their move to a new school but also afterward as they settle into their new environment. We understand the importance of proactive support in helping your child navigate this significant change successfully.

Holistic Support

We take a holistic approach to address various aspects of adjustment during the transition to a new school environment. We recognise that supportive factors can serve as protective measures for children and young people facing adversity. Therefore, our programme is designed to mitigate potential risk factors by offering a comprehensive wraparound support system tailored to your child's individual needs. Drawing on our understanding of the challenges they may face, we provide personalised assistance to ensure a smooth transition and help your child thrive in their new educational setting.

Comprehensive Assistance

At the heart of our programme is the commitment to providing comprehensive assistance to children and young people during the transition period. We understand that navigating a new school environment can be daunting, which is why our programme is designed to offer proactive support every step of the way. From personalised coaching sessions covering essential topics such as making new friends and understanding school life to ongoing guidance and support, we empower your child to navigate their transition with confidence and resilience. Our goal is to ensure that they feel supported, understood, and equipped to thrive in their new school environment.

"I am delighted to provide a glowing testimonial for Lisa, who has been an invaluable asset to our school as a consultant. As the Head of a Prep School in Cheshire, UK, I can confidently say that Lisa's expertise and support have resulted in a remarkable transformation of our Early Years practice, pedagogy, and provision. Her dedication and commitment to excellence are evident in the outstanding developments we achieved under her guidance.”

- School working with Beyond Bridges Education

The programme includes personalised coaching sessions covering essential topics such as:

Making new friends (social skills menu)
Understanding school life
Recognising and managing emotions, as well as understanding the brain and body's response to stress
Self-advocacy and finding their voice; how to ask for help
Identifying a go-to person in their new environment
General support and guidance

Through these coaching sessions and ongoing support, we empower your child to navigate their transition with confidence and resilience. Our goal is to ensure that they feel supported, understood, and equipped to thrive in their new school environment.