MY RETURNMY VOICEMY PLAN
Coming back can be harder than people realise.
You may be worrying about the gate, questions from other people, work you have missed, friendships or simply not knowing what your first day back will look like.
You do not need to explain everything to everyone.
This plan helps you tell school what you need so your return feels clearer and more manageable.
MY FIRST DAY BACK
I’m coming back. This is the plan that will help me.
This is my voice. Please use it with me, not just about me.
MY FIRST DAY BACK
ARRIVAL—
MEET ME—
FIRST PLACE—
IF IT GETS TOO MUCH—
STUDENT HUB
My Comeback Plan
I’ve been away. Help me come back.My return
Time away:
What I am worried about:
My arrival
When I would like to arrive:
Who I would like to meet me:
Where I would like to go first:
What I need adults to understand
Please do not repeatedly ask me:
Missed work
Break & lunch
If things become too much
Review
Pupil:
Named adult:
Date:
Review date:
Use or save my plan
Email the plan to a trusted adult
Nothing is sent automatically. This creates the words for you to copy into your email.
If returning does not feel safe
If the reason you are worried about coming back involves bullying, threats, abuse, harm or another safety concern, tell a trusted adult and ask for the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). A return plan should not ignore a safety concern.