ALT Who are the people you feel safe with? If you could change anything in your life what would it be? Do you have any worries about starting a new school? What are you most dreading this week? Is there anything you want to talk about? What difficulties are you facing now? What are you most looking forward to this week? How do you feel about things changing? When was the last time you were very happy? What can I do to help? It’s okay to keep stuff private, but did you want to tell me about *insert subject*? Is there a lot of picking on people at your school? What makes you feel calm? I can tell that you really like *insert video game/app/tv show*, what do you love about it so much? How are you coping since your dad died? Is there anyone who is upsetting you? Where is a place you feel safe? What are you worried about when you lie in bed and can’t sleep? How do you feel about growing up? What’s exciting, what’s scary?

ALT Questions to ask your child What things are you looking forward to? Is there anything you want to talk about? When was the last time you were very happy? What makes you feel calm? What difficulties are you facing now? What can I do to help? Where is a place you feel safe? How are you finding things at school at the moment? What things would you like to do in the future? Would it be helpful if we planned each day together? Do you have any worries about the coronavirus? Where in our home do you feel like you can have your own space? What are you worried about when you lie in bed and can't sleep? Can you show me what you like about gaming? How do you feel about things changing? What do you think could help you feel better? What have you enjoyed about today?