23-08-2025 Back to School Checklist

As the new academic year begins, many families are busy preparing uniforms, school bags and packed lunches. But for parents of disabled children, there’s often a lot more to think about before the first morning alarm.

To help make the transition smoother, Contact (the Charity for families with Disabled children) have put together a back-to-school checklist for the next academic year. It covers everything from education support plans to transport, medical needs and sensory support.

Every child’s needs are different, and every family’s situation will be different. So we understand that not everything here will be relevant to you. Use the checklist as a guide and adapt it to suit your family.

For more information, visit the education pages on Contact's website.

And if your child is moving to secondary school, have a listen to Contact's Podcast episode on the subject.