Tip: Checklists to help the return to school

Young people may benefit from a checklist for what they need to do each morning. Use pictures for younger children or anyone who finds reading tricky.

Here is an example of a written checklist – starting the night before

Set alarm for 0700

Check I have the things I need in my school bag

Go to bed and try to get a good night’s sleep

Get up when the alarm rings

Shower or wash

Get dressed

Eat breakfast

Go to school

If any one of these actions needs more support e.g. get dressed, you can make a list of the steps for getting dressed and stick it up in the bedroom. Putting out all the clean clothes and shoes the night before is really helpful for some young people.

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