Coronavirus support
The Covid Pandemic and current lockdown restrictions can be difficult for our pupils and families. In these challenging times we would like to remind families that your mental health and wellbeing are important to be able to cope with changes, isolation and the demands of life in this time . To support child and parent mental health, we would like to share these resources which offer advice in talking to your children about Covid, looking after your mental health and practicing selfcare. If you would like any further information or support please contact a member of our Pastoral Team.
Talking to your Child About Covid Pandemic:
- UNICEF – How to Talk to Children About Covid
- BBC Newsround – Video ‘How to Cope When You Can’t Go to School because of Coronavirus’
Supporting Children through Covid:
- Young Minds – Supporting Your Child Through the Covid Pandemic
- Mentally Healthy Schools – Coronavirus Supporting Children’s Mental Health
- NHS Every Mind Matters – Coronavirus
- Every Mind Matters – Looking After Children & Young People During Covid Outbreak
- Winton’s Wish – Supporting Children During Covid
Supporting Children’s Mental Health:
- Young Minds Parents Lounge – Help for Parents
- Young Minds – Parents Help Finder
- NHS – Children’s Mental Health
- Place2Be – Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
- NSPCC – Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- When Emotions Explode poster
- Resilience Boat – activity worksheet
Wellbeing and Self care:
- Red Cross – Wellbeing Activities Being Kind to Yourself
- ‘10 a day’ choices towards balancing our mental health
- Coronavirus: resources for managing anxiety and improving well being
- Coronavirus: resources for dealing with the effects of lockdown
- Anxiety tools for parents
- Coping calendar
If you are concerned for your mental health and would like to speak to someone urgently contact:
Samaritans
24hr helpline 116 123 FREE
GP or NHS Crisis Team (call NHS 111 for local team)
https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/what-we-do/advice-and-information-service/get-help-now/