How your child can help improve their school experience
Encourage your child to make their time at school a little easier by:
- spending time developing relationships with the people around them like with their family, friends and teachers
- joining a school team or club to learn new skills: it can give your child a sense of achievement and build confidence
- talking about their thoughts and feelings with their family, friends or teachers
- staying active by finding an activity they enjoy, such as walking cycling or playing football, and making it part of their life
- getting enough sleep - sleep can impact on your child's mood, motivation and concentration in class so a routine sleep pattern is important to allow your child's mind and body to function properly
Help and advice
There are times in life when you feel a bit down, miserable or feel that you can’t cope. Your child might believe that things will never get better and that no-one has ever been through what they are going through. But your child is not alone. Talking to a friend, relative, teacher or their school counsellor can really help.
Check out the sources of advice and support on the Department of Education’s website: