Phased return

[ImStillMe]

DD Y8 is returning to school after a period of illness. She's not fully recovered so it will be hard for her.

It's worrying me too although I don't let her know that.

Any tips on how to support her gratefully received.

Fully recovery will take some time so I agree she has to start going back.

I guess you have 2 ways of going about it.
Either

• timetable blind, where you think what hours/days she could do and build up. this would give consistency of routine

or

• consider the timetable / her interests and build a bespoke attendance timetable that gets her in for mainly core subjects so she builds continuity in subjects

I'd try to go for the latter if the timetable in any way supports it.

(and assuming travel to/from school isn't an issue).

Speak to the senco about how to build a timetable for her. This is very regularly done in situations like yours. It’s important she experiences success to build up her confidence as she returns.