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Any tips for a new secondary school mother please?

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Purplerainbow · 24/06/2017 11:17

My eldest is going to secondary school in september and I was after any tips to help the process??

He has ASD which is going to cause a lot of problems for him, especially socially, so I want to try to reduce any extra embarrassment for him?

For starters, what do they take their packed lunch in these days?? He is going for lunch there next week and I'm sure you don't have your lunch in a 'Kids' lunchbox. Iv been watching the boys walking to and fro (not in a creepy way!) they seem to all have the same kind of back packs so that's ok.... uniform is very strict so there aren't any deviants with that. What about pe bag? Do they still need pencil cases??

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MaisyPops · 24/06/2017 15:32

I agree with red

Prepare him with organisational skills e.g. when to write down homework etc.

He'll have a timetable in his planner/student diary but it may also be worth having one printed and on the fridge then you can check is bag the day before.

Ericaequites · 24/06/2017 15:20

Teach organizational skills and time management. Teach him to write down homework assignments, and pack his bag the night before. Not losing things or forgetting assignments will make him feel better.

RedSkyAtNight · 24/06/2017 14:09

I suspect some things may vary by school but in general I've found

packed lunch boxes - we just use a plain plastic box. DS usually has a sandwich, packet of crisps and maybe a piece of fruit. Or he might have soup or pasta. He doesn't get long for lunch to prefers not to take too much.

He has a plain draw string bag to put his PE bag in, but some DC use rucksacks or just plastic bags. Bear in mind this will probably have to live in his very small locker so nothing bulky

Yes to pencil cases -again something plain- and it's handy (for carrying purposes) if they fit in the blazer pocket.

I did find the need to fit in socially didn't really kick in until year 8, so you have a little while for your DS to get acclimatised.