Transition Support

Transitions can be some of the most challenging times for children and families — whether that’s starting school, moving between year levels, changing teachers, or transitioning into high school. Transition Support is designed to help families and schools plan proactively, reducing stress and supporting smoother, safer transitions for children.

At Honeycomb, transition support focuses on preparation, communication, and practical strategies that help children feel secure and understood during times of change. The aim is to anticipate needs early, rather than responding once difficulties arise.

What this service includes

Support for families to plan upcoming transitions within mainstream schooling
Helping identify potential challenges and supports ahead of time
Guidance around transition meetings, documentation, and communication
Support to develop clear, child-centred transition strategies
Collaboration with schools to ensure continuity of support across settings or year levels

Transition support may be used for starting school, moving classes or campuses, transitioning into high school, or returning to school after periods of difficulty.

Who this support may help

Transition Support may be helpful for families and schools supporting children who:

Are starting school or kindergarten and find new environments overwhelming
Are moving into a new year level, class, or teacher and struggle with change
Are transitioning into high school and need additional planning or support
Experience anxiety, shutdowns, emotional dysregulation, or behavioural escalation during periods of change
Have ADHD, autism, learning differences, disability, or a trauma history
Have previously experienced difficulties during transitions and need a more proactive approach
Are returning to school after periods of absence, disengagement, or school refusal

This service may also support parents who feel unsure how to communicate their child’s needs during times of change, or schools seeking to ensure transitions are planned thoughtfully and respectfully.

What this service is not

To ensure expectations are clear, Transition Support is not:

A therapeutic or diagnostic service
A guarantee that transitions will be without challenge
A replacement for school-based transition processes or staffing decisions
A one-size-fits-all program

Honeycomb’s role is to support thoughtful planning, clear communication, and practical adjustments that reduce stress and support continuity- always centered on the child’s wellbeing and access to learning.

Transition Support is grounded in the understanding that when transitions are planned well, children are more likely to feel safe, settled, and ready to learn

Important Information

Honeycomb Education Advocacy and Support provides parent-focused advocacy, guidance, and education support services. Our role is to assist families in understanding educational processes, preparing for school meetings, and advocating for appropriate adjustments and supports within mainstream schooling.

Honeycomb does not provide medical, psychological, legal, or diagnostic services and does not replace the role of qualified health professionals, legal representatives, or school staff. Any information shared or support provided is intended to complement -not substitute - professional advice or school-based decision-making.

While Honeycomb advocates strongly for children and families, outcomes remain subject to school policies, departmental guidelines, and individual circumstances. As such, specific results cannot be guaranteed.

All advocacy is approached with respect, professionalism, and a commitment to the dignity and wellbeing of the child. Families remain the decision-makers for their child, and Honeycomb works alongside parents and caregivers to support informed, collaborative advocacy

Access to Support

Seeking support can already feel overwhelming-financial pressure shouldn’t add to that.

I work with families from a wide range of backgrounds and understand that capacity looks different for everyone. Services can often be adjusted or staged to suit your circumstances.

If you’d like to talk through your situation, you’re warmly invited to contact Bronnie for a private, no-pressure conversation.