Secondary School Ready – a confidence and wellbeing workshop for year 6 pupils

Starting secondary school is exciting, but it can also bring worries about friendships, getting lost, homework, fitting in, and the unknown.

If your child is feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves, they’re not alone.

Ready for Secondary School is a small-group workshop designed to help young people approach this next chapter with greater confidence, practical coping skills and reassurance that they’re not the only one feeling this way.

This supportive session provides a safe and welcoming space for children to connect, share common worries, build confidence and learn simple wellbeing tools to help them navigate the transition to secondary school.

Who is it for?

Children currently in Year 6 who will be starting secondary school in September.

When?

Wednesday 13th August 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Where?

The Shed, Chichester

£35 per child

Places are limited to ensure a supportive, small-group environment.

During the workshop, young people will:

✔ Explore common worries and learn that they’re not alone.

✔ Build confidence and recognise their strengths.

✔ Learn practical tools for managing nerves and big feelings.

✔ Discuss friendships, independence and asking for help.

✔ Develop strategies for coping with challenges and setbacks.

✔ Connect with other young people preparing for the same transition.

✔ Leave feeling more confident, prepared and excited about secondary school.

Parents will receive:

Following the workshop, parents will receive a supportive follow-up email containing:

✔ Practical guidance on supporting the transition.

✔ Tips on listening without immediately fixing, normalising worries and encouraging independence.

✔ Simple conversation prompts to help maintain connection during those important first few weeks.

✔ Signposts to additional support should it be needed.

A little reassurance

There is no expectation for children to speak in front of the group or share anything they don’t want to. Activities are gentle, interactive and designed to help children feel comfortable and included.

Our aim is simple: To help children start secondary school feeling more confident, more connected and more prepared for the journey ahead.