Resources

For Teachers & School Leaders

How to Learn Pupils’ Names Quickly and Use Them Well

Practical strategies to learn pupils’ names quickly, including a five-day routine, seating plans, pronunciation tips and ways to use names for learning, behaviour and belonging.

For Parents & Students

What Is Normal in the First Two Weeks of Reception?

A reassuring guide to the first two weeks of Reception, covering tiredness, separation, big emotions, friendships, toileting, eating and when to ask school for help.

For Teachers & School Leaders

First-Day Activities That Reveal What Pupils Know Without Feeling Like a Test

First-day classroom activities that reveal prior knowledge, misconceptions, confidence and independence without making pupils feel like they are sitting a formal test.

For Parents & Students

The Night Before School Starts: A Calm Family Checklist

A calm night-before-school checklist for families, covering uniform, bags, lunch, travel, sleep, medication, first-day nerves and an easier morning.

For Teachers & School Leaders

How to Make Seating Plans That Can Change as You Learn More

How to create flexible classroom seating plans that support learning, behaviour, SEND, attention and peer dynamics—and adapt as you learn more about your class.

For Teachers & School Leaders School Trips & Educational Visits

How to Plan a Local Walking School Trip Safely

A practical guide to planning a local walking school trip safely, covering routes, road crossings, staffing, SEND, weather, emergencies and proportionate risk assessment.

For Parents & Students

School Lunches in September: Packed Lunch, School Meals or a Mix?

School meals, packed lunches or a mix? A practical September guide for parents covering nutrition, free school meals, allergies, sensory needs and lunch routines.

For Teachers & School Leaders

A Practical First-Week Safeguarding Reminder for All School Staff

A practical first-week safeguarding reminder for school staff covering disclosures, attendance, online safety, child-on-child abuse, reporting concerns and KCSIE 2026.

For School Suppliers & Education Businesses

How to Write a September Email That School Leaders Will Actually Read

How to write a September email that school leaders will actually read, with practical advice on timing, subject lines, targeting, structure, follow-ups and compliance.

For Parents & Students

What to Do When Your Child Is Anxious About Going Back to School

Help your child manage back-to-school anxiety with practical advice on routines, worries, physical symptoms, attendance and working with the school.