Ease the transition to school with our gentle, supportive, and fully customisable social story - designed to help children feel calm, understood, and ready to start school in their own way.
Starting school can be a big step - full of excitement, questions, or uncertainty. This Starting School Social Story was thoughtfully created to help children feel safe and relaxed, using visual structure, clear language, and a reassuring tone to gently introduce what school might look like.
Rather than telling children how they "should behave," this story supports their individual experience — affirming their feelings and validating their needs. It’s designed to reduce anxiety and provide comfort, empowering children to approach school at their own pace.
The downloadable editable Word document allows parents, teachers, and therapists to personalise the content with names, routines, uniforms, and familiar images. Ideal for autistic children and others with additional needs, it’s also suitable for any child beginning their school journey.
✅ Key Features:
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Editable Word Format – easily personalise names, uniforms, school routines, and images
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Gentle, Step-by-Step Structure – from waking up to coming home
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Emotion Support Pages – validates all feelings (happy, nervous, unsure) without judgement
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Printable Resource – use in home, school, or therapy settings
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Neuroaffirming & Inclusive – supportive for autistic, PDA, ADHD, and neurodivergent learners
👥 Who Is It For?
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Children starting school for the first time (EYFS–KS1)
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Children with SEND (including Autism, PDA, ADHD, sensory needs, anxiety)
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Parents preparing for school transitions
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SENCOs, teachers, and therapists looking for gentle, affirming tools
💬 “It’s okay to feel excited. It’s okay to feel unsure. This story helps me know what might happen — and that I’ll be okay.”
Make school something to look forward to.
Support your child’s comfort, confidence, and curiosity with this calm and engaging social story.
📎 Download link will appear after checkout and will be emailed to you.
