Making the jump from primary school homework to secondary school standards can be difficult and, as you move up the years at school, the workload will increase and get more difficult. It’s important to begin to develop your organisational skills as early as you can.
But don't worry, it's never too late to up your organisation game. Watch this short video from our 鶹Լwork Helpline heroes and then scroll down for a recap of their tips.
Expert organisation tips
One place
Choose a place to keep all your books and school items. This might be a shelf, a desk space or even just a box or container that is only used for these things. Be disciplined about putting things back in there when you've finished with them, or when you come home from school, then you’ll always know where to find things, and they will always be there when you’re looking for them.
Stay on track
You should also find one place to keep track of all the homework you're set. This can be as simple as a notebook or a piece of paper you stick on the wall each week, or you might be given a homework diary at school or have an app that tracks things for you. You need to have a record of the subject, the date homework was set, a summary of what you have to do, and the date it’s due in.
Be consistent
Keep your books in the same place and keep track of your homework using the same system all the time. It can also help if you find someone to keep you accountable. You could ask someone at home to check in with you periodically to see if you’re on track. This will help you to build routines that will eventually become habits, so that eventually you won’t need someone else to check in with you.
If you need support
You should always tell someone about the things you’re worried about. You can tell a friend, parent, guardian, teacher, or another trusted adult. If you're struggling with your mental health, going to your GP can be a good place to start to find help. Your GP can let you know what support is available to you, suggest different types of treatment and offer regular check-ups to see how you’re doing.
If you’re in need of in-the-moment support you can contact , where you can speak to a counsellor. Their lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There are more links to helpful organisations on 鶹Լ Action Line.
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