Important notice:Welcome Y7 2025! Congratulations on gaining your place at Lawnswood. Look out for detailed information in the post introducing you to life at Lawnswood. In the meantime, please contact Rhian Speight via email (rhian.speight@elawnswood.co.uk) or telephone the school, to accept the place.   Contact Rhian via email

0113 284 4020

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For Parents and Carers

Parent and carer resources for supporting the transition

As a parent/carer, it can be difficult to know how best to support your child through this significant change. Some children may be really excited and looking forward to it, whilst others may be feeling more anxious. You may be feeling anxious too. We are to support you through this process too and beyond.

You might find some of the resources below helpful to work through with your child:

Young Minds

Top Ten Tips

Visit youngminds.org.uk

Compass/Anna Freud

Starting Secondary School Booklet

Visit mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk

BBC Bitesize Starting Secondary School

This is a very useful website with lots of helpful videos and resources for both parents and students. Starting secondary school - BBC Parents' Toolkit - BBC Bitesize