Support For Parents & Carers Through Coronavirus (Covid-19).

     Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health

COVID -19 guidance: Supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing

Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 outbreak

 

Hans and the Gruffalo: Free digital COVID-19 educational resources for children aged 2-9 years. Through illustrated books, and new and existing cartoon characters, this campaign and its innovative educational materials aim to engage children in pubic health at this vital time, as well as provide reassurance and support for their wellbeing. 

 

Free MindUp Resources: In light of school closures, MindUP have created some free resources  for children and parents/carers that can be accessed from any device and/or printed. You can also find the Free MindUP Resources page on their website (https://mindup.org.uk) from the MindUP drop-down menu. 

 

What is coronavirus? A fact sheet for kids - Covid-19 information produced by the NHS

 

Now More Than Ever,  Every Mind Matters: Public Health England have launched a new campaign to support people to manage their mental wellbeing during this difficult time, using Every Mind Matters self-care resources

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and support for parents and carers (NSPCC): An online hub providing advice and support for parents and carers during the coronavirus outbreak. Content includes: information on keeping children safe from abuse; tips and advice to help parents working from home; and ways to talk to a child who is anxious or worried about coronavirus.

 

Coronavirus: tips to coping during lockdown (Childline): Advice for Children and Young People

 

Support for kids with ADHD during the Coronavirus Crisis: Families everywhere are struggling to care for (and homeschool) children cut off from their normal routines and activities during the coronavirus crisis. Kids with ADHD may need extra structure and support to manage attention and behaviour challenges and keep on track with learning in this challenging situation. This article from Child Mind Institute provides suggestions from ADHD experts for helping kids with ADHD weather this storm.

 

Childhood Bereavement Network: Resources and support run by the National Children’s Bureau

 

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence: Overview of support available (See document below)

        Physical Activity

Keeping Children and Young People active: Ideas and resources form London Sport

 

Weekly challenges for schools, families, carers and children to use to encourage 15 minutes of jogging or running outside:#DailyMileAtHome

 

 

      PSHE and Safety

Online Safety At Home: Home activity packs from ThinkUKnow

 

Digital 5 a day guide: A useful framework to help children get the most from their time online and balance digital activity with overall wellbeing from the Children’s Commissioner

 

Digital Safety and Wellbeing Kit: A kit for parents and a safety guide for children from the Children’s Commissioner