If your child has worries at school

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:

• Pupil health and wellbeing

More useful links

• Dealing with bullying and getting support
• Schools, learning and development
• Revision tips: getting organised
• Give your child a helping hand