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BACK TO SCHOOL TRANSITIONS:&nbsp;Helping Children Manage Anxiety, Behaviour and Routines Through a Nervous System Lens Practical, psychologically informed support for calmer mornings, school transitions, after-school decompression and family routines. Returning to school is not simply about getting children back into a routine. For some children, the transition can bring anxiety, emotional overwhelm, resistance, changes in behaviour, difficulties with attention or sitting still, disrupted sleep, or challenges with everyday routines. At Awaken Genius Alternative Education CIC, we believe in looking beyond behaviour to understand the child, their individual needs and what may be happening beneath the surface. Join Dr Bisi Showunmi,&nbsp;Educational and Child Psychologist, Parent Coach and Volunteer Director of Awaken Genius Alternative Education CIC, for a practical parent workshop exploring the return to school through a nervous system and child-centred lens. Together, we will explore why transitions can feel so big for some children and how stress and dysregulation can show up through behaviour, anxiety, emotional overwhelm or difficulties with routines. We will consider practical ways parents can support children through calmer mornings, school transitions, after-school decompression and evening routines &mdash; including what to ask children after school, what may be better left until later, and why timing, connection and regulation matter. The session will also create space for parents to bring their own experiences, questions and real-life concerns. Discussion themes - Understanding transition stress and anxiety in children- Looking beneath behaviour: what might a child be communicating- Why behaviour, attention and sitting still can become harder during periods of change- Understanding parent and child nervous system responses- Recognising that children have different regulation and transition needs- Morning routines that reduce pressure and support cooperation- Simple transition rituals for school drop-off- After-school decompression &mdash; and when to connect, talk and ask questions- Evening routines that support regulation and the next morning- Working collaboratively with schools when a child&#39;s needs require additional understanding or support-&nbsp;When to consider seeking additional support* Parent Q&amp;A and real-life concerns About Dr Bisi Showunmi Dr Bisi Showunmi&nbsp;is an Educational and Child Psychologist, Parent Coach and Volunteer Director of Awaken Genius Alternative Education CIC. She brings extensive experience supporting children, families and schools, alongside a psychologically informed, trauma-aware and culturally responsive approach.Her areas of interest include emotional regulation, behaviour, anxiety, neurodivergence, parent-child connection and helping adults understand what may sit beneath children&#39;s behaviour.&nbsp;Through her voluntary role with Awaken Genius, Dr Bisi contributes her professional knowledge and experience to the CIC&#39;s commitment to seeing the whole child, recognising individual differences and creating environments in which children can feel understood, supported and able to thrive. Who Should Attend? Parents, carers, and educators seeking professional, actionable support to ensure a confident, stress-free transition.&nbsp; This session reflects Awaken Genius Alternative Education CIC&rsquo;s commitment to nurturing resilience, reducing harmful exclusion, and supporting children&mdash;especially vulnerable Black children&mdash;to feel safe, seen, and ready to learn. 💡 100% of donations contribute towards our multiple year wellbeing intervention based at Somerford Grove Adventure Playground.

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BACK TO SCHOOL TRANSITIONS: Helping Children Manage Anxiety, Behaviour and Routines Through a Nervous System Lens Practical, psychologically informed support for calmer mornings, school transitions, after-school decompression and family routines. Returning to school is not simply about getting children back into a routine. For some children, the transition can bring anxiety, emotional overwhelm, resistance, changes in behaviour, difficulties with attention or sitting still, disrupted sleep, or challenges with everyday routines. At Awaken Genius Alternative Education CIC, we believe in looking beyond behaviour to understand the child, their individual needs and what may be happening beneath the surface. Join Dr Bisi Showunmi, Educational and Child Psychologist, Parent Coach and Volunteer Director of Awaken Genius Alternative Education CIC, for a practical parent workshop exploring the return to school through a nervous system and child-centred lens. Together, we will explore why transitions can feel so big for some children and how stress and dysregulation can show up through behaviour, anxiety, emotional overwhelm or difficulties with routines. We will consider practical ways parents can support children through calmer mornings, school transitions, after-school decompression and evening routines — including what to ask children after school, what may be better left until later, and why timing, connection and regulation matter. The session will also create space for parents to bring their own experiences, questions and real-life concerns. Discussion themes - Understanding transition stress and anxiety in children- Looking beneath behaviour: what might a child be communicating- Why behaviour, attention and sitting still can become harder during periods of change- Understanding parent and child nervous system responses- Recognising that children have different regulation and transition needs- Morning routines that reduce pressure and support cooperation- Simple transition rituals for school drop-off- After-school decompression — and when to connect, talk and ask questions- Evening routines that support regulation and the next morning- Working collaboratively with schools when a child's needs require additional understanding or support- When to consider seeking additional support* Parent Q&amp;A and real-life concerns About Dr Bisi Showunmi Dr Bisi Showunmi is an Educational and Child Psychologist, Parent Coach and Volunteer Director of Awaken Genius Alternative Education CIC. She brings extensive experience supporting children, families and schools, alongside a psychologically informed, trauma-aware and culturally responsive approach.Her areas of interest include emotional regulation, behaviour, anxiety, neurodivergence, parent-child connection and helping adults understand what may sit beneath children's behaviour. Through her voluntary role with Awaken Genius, Dr Bisi contributes her professional knowledge and experience to the CIC's commitment to seeing the whole child, recognising individual differences and creating environments in which children can feel understood, supported and able to thrive. Who Should Attend? Parents, carers, and educators seeking professional, actionable support to ensure a confident, stress-free transition.  This session reflects Awaken Genius Alternative Education CIC’s commitment to nurturing resilience, reducing harmful exclusion, and supporting children—especially vulnerable Black children—to feel safe, seen, and ready to learn. 💡 100% of donations contribute towards our multiple year wellbeing intervention based at Somerford Grove Adventure Playground.

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Free Online Workshop: BACK TO SCHOOL TRANSITIONS Helping Children Manage Anxiety, Behaviour and Routines Through a Nervous System Lens

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