This document provides information on the skills required by pupils, in terms of building relationships. Many children find it difficult to form relationships, from the child who seems to have no friends, to those who try to dominate and those who find it difficult to maintain friendships. Using SEAL statements, information regarding the role of the adult in supporting the child, and links with relevant aspects of the PSHE Curriculum, which will become effective from September 2020, this document can provide a programme of work for a class, or individual pupil where relationships are a problem. This document links with my resources on Developing emotions and Why do they do that, which looks at the possible causes of behaviour problems in school.

This document brings together the SEAL statements regarding understanding your own emotions, how to manage them and how to understand other’s emotions. It links them with the role of the adult in enabling this development, and also links them with the relevant aspects of the PSHE Curriculum, which will become effective from September 2020. The various aspects of these resources can be used to put together a programme of support for those children who struggle with their emotions. An example of a programme, dealing with anger is included.

As a new school year begins, pupils and members of staff encounter many new people and situations. Whilst most anticipate these with excitement, anxiety can also predominate. This power point identifies possible causes of anxiety, similarities between those experienced by pupils and members of staff, and strategies for overcoming them.

A simple transition planning questionnaire, to help identify concerns as children move from KS2 into a new school and KS3. Useful for school staff and parents.