Skip to content
Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube Tiktok Linkedin
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • Login
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • Login
  • WHAT’S ON
    • Across Liverpool
    • M&S Bank Arena
    • Exhibition Centre
    • Everyman & Playhouse
    • FunnyBoyz Liverpool
    • The Bentley Liverpool
    • St George’s Hall
  • THINGS TO DO
    • In Liverpool
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
    • Strawberry Field
    • Relish Liverpool
    • Best Liverpool Restaurants
  • OFFERS
  • STAY
    • ALL HOTELS
    • Boudoir Hotel Liverpool
    • Malmaison Liverpool
  • JOBS
  • LATEST
    • News
    • Food & Drink
    • Events Latest
    • People
    • Things To Do
    • Music
    • Business
    • Matt Jacobson
    • Sport
    • Interviews
    • Blogs
    • Reviews
    • Competitions
    • A Tale of the Liver Birds
  • TRAVEL
    • Liverpool Airport
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE
Menu
  • WHAT’S ON
    • Across Liverpool
    • M&S Bank Arena
    • Exhibition Centre
    • Everyman & Playhouse
    • FunnyBoyz Liverpool
    • The Bentley Liverpool
    • St George’s Hall
  • THINGS TO DO
    • In Liverpool
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
    • Strawberry Field
    • Relish Liverpool
    • Best Liverpool Restaurants
  • OFFERS
  • STAY
    • ALL HOTELS
    • Boudoir Hotel Liverpool
    • Malmaison Liverpool
  • JOBS
  • LATEST
    • News
    • Food & Drink
    • Events Latest
    • People
    • Things To Do
    • Music
    • Business
    • Matt Jacobson
    • Sport
    • Interviews
    • Blogs
    • Reviews
    • Competitions
    • A Tale of the Liver Birds
  • TRAVEL
    • Liverpool Airport
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE
Search
Close

Back to School: How to prepare your child to return on Monday

May 31, 2020
|
by Editor

Back to school anxiety? How to prepare your child for the return to the classroom.

After ten weeks of home-schooling, are our children mentally prepared to return to school? MyTutor – the UK’s leading online tutoring service – unveils advice from a clinical psychologist.

The Government has pushed forward with plans to reopen primary schools from Monday, with Years 1 and 6 prepped to return to the classroom in groups of 15. Some children – and indeed, some parents – are feeling nervous about schools resuming, especially given the pushback from multiple councils.

To help ease these worries, MyTutor – the UK’s leading online tutoring service – unveil top tips from Senior Clinical Psychologist Dr. Shrenna Ghelani about how to handle the return to school:

Preparation

Treat it like the beginning of the school year – do a test run of getting ready in the morning, make sure school uniform fits, and practice packing bags and walking the route to school. For younger children, they may need a settling in period again – parents may have to come into the classroom and ensure their child is settled. For older children, use this time to keep their friendships alive by video call so returning back to their peer group doesn’t feel so unfamiliar. 

Managing worry and anxiety 

If you know your child might struggle with going back to school, try developing a toolbox of things they can do when they are worried at school. This might include a song to sing to themselves, visualising a calm place, some affirmation cards, practicing breathing techniques and identifying safe staff they can tell. You can make this box together and the child can take some bits with them to school.

Speak to your children about the impact of Coronavirus 

Let children know that it is likely that other families may have been impacted by the virus, whether that’s keyworking parents working hard, or family bereavements. Encourage your child to be patient and kind to other children. Let you child know what they might still be expected to do – not hug friends, wash their hands more often, or not share toys. 

For those students who are unable to return to school for now, Bertie Hubbard – CEO and Co-founder of MyTutor – discusses how EdTech can help students at home, until schools re-open to full capacity:

“Pupils working in isolation from home because of containment measures could face learning challenges at a critical period. Fortunately, online platforms can be accessed in a convenient and hygienic way across the globe. Online tutoring in particular can help alleviate the pressure felt by students and their families, as they can continue their schooling with one-to-one support all without leaving the house.

Those who provide remote, on-demand services, such as MyTutor, can be relied on to support a large number of people as required.”

READ MORE: Mums across Merseyside discover some unexpected benefits of lockdown

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
WhatsApp
Email
Print

THE LATEST

Doogles Donuts to Host Event in Support of Yellow House
Doogles Donuts to Host Event in Support of Yellow House
Liverpool Independent Bars kick off Easter Egg Appeal
Liverpool Independent Bars kick off Easter Egg Appeal
New VIP experience has launched at Liverpool Airport
Liverpool Airport has launched a new VIP experience
EuroFestival will take over Liverpool in the run-up to Eurovision
EuroFestival will take over Liverpool in the run-up to Eurovision
Everton unveil plans for a major new feature at new stadium
Everton unveil plans for a major new feature at new stadium
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are coming to Liverpool
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are coming to Liverpool
POW8R lifestyle app marks 150% year on year increase
POW8R lifestyle app marks 150% year on year increase
Everton stars past and present turn out for annual golf day
Everton stars past and present turn out for annual golf day
Ricky Gervais announces huge 2023 world tour
Ricky Gervais announces huge 2023 world tour
Liverpool One to welcome its first ever Esports venue
Liverpool One to welcome its first ever Esports venue

WhatsAppenin LIVERPOOL!

Receive WhatsApp notifications about the latest big news, events, offers, competitions and much more!

SIGN UP NOW

Stay in the loop

Stay up to date with all the latest news, articles, events, and offers from across Liverpool!

We never share your information with anyone.

OTHER LINKS

  • Liverpool Maps
  • FAQs
  • Privacy Policy

SUB LINKS

  • About Us
  • Services
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • About Us
  • Services
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Contact

DIRECTORY LINKS

  • Business Login
  • Register
  • View Directory

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube Tiktok Linkedin

At Explore Liverpool we are all about bringing you everything the Liverpool City Region has to offer and more!

© 2022 Explore Liverpool

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
SettingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Explore Liverpool With Us!

Don't miss a thing. Sign up for our weekly roundup straight to your inbox! 🙌

Change Location
Find awesome listings near you!