It's OK to feel how you feel

If you are moving to a new school and feeling nervous- you're in the right place! We have hints and tips on how to cope with moving to a new school or class when you're not feeling your best.

Change is part of life, and it's normal to feel how you're feeling. Please remember you're not alone in how you feel. We've put some hints and tips together on how to survive this transition.

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Be Prepared

Find out what you need to know about the new situation. For a school change this could be information such as location, transport, facilities etc.

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Be Proactive

Push through those anxious feelings and try new things and make new friends.

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Be Patient

Give yourself time to adjust and be kind to yourself. It's been a hard few years.

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Be Present

Give yourself time to adjust and be kind to yourself. It's been a hard few years.

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Set Boundaries

Be clear with yourself and others about what you're comfortable doing and not doing- particularly when it comes to the easing of pandemic restrictions.

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Follow Guidelines

Use the correct stationary, uniform rules, make sure to follow these so there's one less thing to stress about.

Check out our resources page for some self-help websites.