Starting school is a big transition for children and their whānau. In this webinar, experienced teacher and parent educator Leah Corbett will share simple, evidence-informed ways parents can help their child feel secure, confident and prepared for this exciting new chapter.

Together we'll explore how you can preview what school will be like, what skills and experiences are helpful to practise before starting, and how connection, predictability and play can support your child through this big change. Leah will also explain self-regulation and why it is so important for children as they navigate the demands of school life.

You’ll leave feeling more confident about how to support your child emotionally and practically, with simple ideas you can use at home to help make the transition into school a positive one.

Meet your facilitator: Leah Corbett

Leah is an experienced primary school teacher with more than 20 years in the classroom. She is also a parent educator, workshop facilitator, and author of Starting School: A New Adventure, supporting families with practical, down-to-earth advice to help children thrive.

Drawing on both her classroom experience and her own journey as a mum of two, Leah is passionate about helping parents feel confident as they navigate the transition to school and the many milestones that follow. She regularly presents workshops for parents and shares resources at leahcorbett.co.nz

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