A gentle, practical back-to-school toolkit for SEND pupils - countdown chart, visual timetable, worry worksheet, calm pass & more. Whole-school, subject-free. What’s inside (10 pages): 5-Day Countdown Chart - a visual lead-in to the first day back Blank Visual Timetable Template - symbol-free, so you can add your own AAC set (Widgit, PECS, Boardmaker) or photos All About Me — a gentle, low-pressure getting-to-know-you sheet for a new teacher or TA My Worries and What Helps — a tick-box worksheet for pupils who find open writing hard Feelings Check-In Scale — a simple 4-point scale for daily emotional check-ins My Calm Space Pass — 3 printable, laminate-ready exit cards Staff Quick-Reference Sheet — sensory and communication preferences at a glance “I Made It!” First Week Certificate — a positive close to a big first week Why it works: Transitions can be one of the hardest parts of the school year for SEND pupils. This pack breaks the return to school into small, predictable, low-demand steps - no lesson planning required, ready to print and use from day one. **Format: **PDF, A4, print-ready **Created by: Anna Kachakova, MA Special Education (RQF Level 7, UK ENIC verified), SEND Specialist

“Support autistic pupils moving to secondary school with this practical timeline, checklists, and a personalised Transition Passport template.” Full description: A practical guide to help autistic pupils move from primary to secondary school with less anxiety - a step-by-step plan, checklists, and a Transition Passport. Moving to secondary school is a big change for any child - but for autistic learners, it can bring a real spike in anxiety. A bigger building, several new teachers, unfamiliar routines, and far less predictability all at once. This guide gives you a clear, practical way to plan for it. You’ll get a structured plan covering the six months before the move, right through to the first few settling-in weeks - what to arrange, when, and why it helps. There are six simple strategies teachers can start using straight away, like visual timetables and having one consistent key adult. The highlight is the “My Transition Passport” - a short template that lets a child share who they are, what they’re proud of, what worries them, and what helps, in their own words, before they even arrive. Everything comes as one print-ready pdf (7 pages), designed to be adapted to each child. Written by a SEND specialist with an MA in Special Education and hands-on experience supporting autistic learners through school transitions.

"Free AAC Visual Support Pack: First-Then board, choice boards, feelings chart & daily schedule strip. Print-ready pdf for SEND & autism support.