School Anxiety Clarity Cards

A printable tool to help young people share what they are finding hard at school and what helps - even if they usually can't find the words. 

• Instant digital download.

• Print and reuse as often as you need in your family or educational setting.

What the cards help you do

Using a simple questionnaire or card‑sort activity, the Clarity Cards give children a structured way to share:

• what they find difficult in school
• how important each issue is to them
• what support is already in place
• what support is missing
• what they would most like to change

This makes it much easier to build a support plan that:

• targets the issues they say matter most.
• sets motivating, realistic goals with your child.
• plugs gaps in support at home or in school.
• makes school feel easier and less stressful.

What you get for £14

• Downloadable PDF you can print as many times as you need
• 42 “What’s hard?” cards for specific school‑based difficulties
• 24 “What’s working?” cards to show what is going well and what support is in place
• Flexible format: questionnaire or card‑sorting activity
• Colour‑coded cards so you can spot themes and priorities at a glance

Who are these card for?

These cards are designed for children and young people aged roughly 7–16 who may be finding school difficult, stressful, or overwhelming.

They can be used by parents, teachers, SENCOs, ELSAs, pastoral staff, attendance leads, and educational psychologists to help children share what feels hard, what is already helping, and what support may be needed next.

Why these cards are different

These cards do more than list worries. They help you see what matters most to your child, so you know where to start and what to focus on first.

The colour-coding makes it easier to spot patterns, priorities, and gaps in support without feeling overwhelmed.

Want more support later?

The cards are a core tool in my School Anxiety Support (SAS) online course.

If you start with the cards now for £14, you’ll also receive a £14 discount on the full School Anxiety Support online course (£147) when doors open.

[ Terms of use- The cards are for personal use and are not to be sold or changed in any way. If they are distributed, attribution must be given to Odgers Psychology.]