Our after-school landing plan
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Try this plan with your child at a quiet time. Use drawings or choices if open questions are difficult. Start with the first part of the afternoon rather than planning every minute.
What happens now?
The first place we go after school: ____________________
People or activities we need to fit in: ____________________
A part that often feels difficult: ____________________
What might help first?
My child would like: ____________________
The adult needs to manage: ____________________
One thing we can realistically offer: ____________________
Examples might include quiet company, a drink, a familiar activity or some safe movement. Choose what suits this child rather than copying another family’s routine.
Our first three steps
- ____________________
- ____________________
- ____________________
Help needed with one of these steps: ____________________
Our simpler version for a busy day: ____________________
Talking about the day
A time or place my child prefers: ____________________
How they can show they are not ready to talk: ____________________
How they can tell me something urgent: ____________________
What we will notice
Something that became easier: ____________________
Something we still need to understand: ____________________
A question to discuss with school or club staff: ____________________
This is not a reward system. Food, comfort and adult support should not depend on completing the steps perfectly. If after-school distress is frequent or intense, ask for help understanding what support is needed across the day.