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Starting School with Confidence

An online program for parents about to start the exciting journey of their child starting big school in 2024. 

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Are you a little nervous about your child starting school in the new year?

Starting School with Confidence provides you with peace of mind about how you can make this stage fun and exciting for the whole family.

Tips and ideas

Do you want to know exactly what skills your child needs to start school?

Starting School with Confidence provides you with simple and practical ways to support your child and make the leap with ease and confidence.

Confidence

Are you wanting your child to enjoy starting school but are not sure how to make this happen?

The knowledge and skills you gain through Starting School with Confidence will ensure your child's transition is seamless and enjoyable for you both.

Is your child starting big school in the new year?

Excited, scared, overwhelmed, can't wait, worried, sad, overjoyed. All the feels come up when your child is starting school. Whether this is your first child or your fifth, the transition from preschool to big school is a big leap for everyone. Knowing how you can best support your little one can take this overwhelming time and turn it into a fun adventure. Starting now is the best time.

If you have a child starting big school in 2024 you are in the right place and this is the perfect time to get started on setting up your child for success.

Starting School with Confidence is an online program, delivered live for parents covering the important things you can do to set your child up for a successful start to school.

What we cover in the program

THE SKILLS YOUR CHILD NEEDS

When your child starts big school there are so many things going though the mind of a parent. It can be exciting, overwhelming and scary all at the same time. In this program we aim to help you understand the important skills to focus on and practice so that come day 1 when your child starts school they are ready to go!

  • Understand the important skills your child will need as they start big school.
  • Learn what is appropriate for their age.
  • Important self-regulation skills for when things get tricky.
  • Learn how to use the Christmas holidays to prepare them for school so there are no tears on day 1!
  • Fun ways to get your child excited and ready for school when they are feeling a bit worried.
  • What you can do to aid a smooth transition to school.
  • Who to talk to if your child may need extra help.

 

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The next program starts 14th November. Jump on the waitlist so you are the first to know when registrations are open!

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What's included in the program?
  • Live program so no pre-recorded videos. You have access to Angela Lockwood in real time!
  • Bonus live Q&A with Angela Lockwood for you to get the guidance you need.
  •  Weekly parent tips email until 2024 school year starts.
  • Beautifully designed downloadable resources and templates you can use. 
  • Build a network of support with other program attendees. 
  • Certificate of Completion available for all participants – a pat on the back for you!
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Meet your facilitator, Angela

For the last 20 years I have been working alongside parents and teachers providing school based inclusion and Occupational Therapy services all designed to help kids thrive through their educational journey. 

My purpose is to help kids have the best start in life and support parents and educators focus on the things that matter.

My work developing and implementing school and centre based programs to streamline services between the health and education sectors have been used in Australia and Canada. These practices challenge the way children with additional and diverse needs are included in mainstream settings. I love a good challenge!

With a commitment to forging new and innovative paths I was the National Manager of Community Engagement with a Local Area Coordination service for the roll-out of engagement and capacity building programs for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and was CEO of the child safety organization Kidsafe (NT).

My work, no matter the workplace, has always been on helping people use their time, energy and focus better to help people thrive in doing the work and play they love. Thanks for being here and joining me on this quest.

Angela has provided expert opinion on leading mainstream, parenting and lifestyle media such as Channel 9, Today EXTRA, The Australian Financial Review, Good Health magazine, Huffington Post, Mamamia, Radio 2UE.

Her regular segment on “The Luke and Susie Show” is syndicated across Australia and is the host of “Your Life” Podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Happy Parents and Schools

 

Candis Henry, Director Bossy Boots Early Learning

“We have been working with Angela for the past term and are so grateful for the opportunity. Our team feel more confident and supported. Everyone is questioning the way we are doing things each day, it feels so much more purposeful when you have the deeper understanding of inclusion. The conversations between staff are positive and encouraging, we are excited to continue this work with Ange and provide the highest quality of care for the children at our centre."

Mrs Lynne Pull, Principal St Anthony's Primary School, Kingscliff

“The pace of life these days contributes to a sense of always feeling like we have too much to do and not enough time to do it so we constantly feel overwhelmed, stressed and anxious. Collaborating with the expertise of a health professional such as Angela Lockwood has enabled all in the school community to realise how to be proactive in taking responsibility for our own health and well-being. Building community partnerships and working relationships between schools and health services enables us to provide additional support and resources for students and their families. We can learn so much from each other.”

Diane Core, Additional Needs Teacher / School Psychologist

“Since Angela has been working within our school, there has been a difference in student performance in class since participating in Angela’s programs. Angela works in liaison with parents, the teachers, executive staff and the school counsellor to develop a more multi-team approach to attend to students’ needs. The outcomes are fantastic."

 

 

 

Melissa Marsden, Mum of 4

"As a Mum of 4 kids – 16 through to a newborn! – life is busy! And keeping up with the changes that kids are facing is exhausting, with each new phase of development we’re faced with new challenges.  Having a resource in Angela helps me navigate the world of parenting in a caring, supported and informative way that gives me confidence in my parenting and in my children’s future."

 

 

 

What we have been asked about the program.