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Advice for parents on supporting children during the pandemic
These suggestions are suitable for EYFS/KS1/ KS2. Some of the links go up to 16 year olds for those parents with older siblings.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak
Chatterpack which are Well being resources for Parents to do with children when isolated at home.
https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home?fbclid=IwAR1pAJjBLvmeRa_JUpSY6ubXSSb0pmkRzYeZtFLcUbKHEjydIIxSAeMPpgM
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Action for Children: BLUES Programme –
Over six weeks in schools, the Blues Programme gives students the support they need to understand how they’re feeling. It helps them to build resilience and reduces low mood, depression and anxiety. Really importantly, it gets teenagers talking.
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/what-we-do/children-young-people/blues-programme
Young Minds
Support for young people who may be struggling with their mental health following the pandemic. www.youngminds.co.uk
The Big White Wall
Offers 1-1 online therapy with registered & accredited counsellors and CBT therapists as well as an anonymous & stigma-free support network all for people aged 16+.
https://www.bigwhitewall.com/
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Website: https://www.annafreud.org/what-we-do/anna-freud-learning-network/coronavirus/
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2. Description: wellbeing advice for all those supporting children and young people.
Registration: not required
British Psychological Society (BPS)
Website: https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/bps-offers-advice-schools-parents-and-carers-help-children-through-uncertainty
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2. Description: advice on dealing with school closures and talking to children about COVID-19.
Registration: not required
Children’s Commissioner
Website:https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/publication/childrens-guide-to-coronavirus/
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage
Description: a downloadable guide for children about coronavirus.
Registration: not required
MindEd
Website: https://www.minded.org.uk/
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: an educational resource for all adults on children and young people’s mental health.
Registration: not required, but registration increases functionality
The Child Bereavement Network
Website:http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/covid-19.aspx
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: advice on supporting grieving children during the coronavirus outbreak.
Registration: not required
My well-being book list is as follows:-
Well-being – books about feelings/worries/anxiety
How Big Are Your Worries Little Bear? by Jayneen Sanders
KS1/FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2eLPah7fDs
The Colour Monster Anna Llenas
KS1/FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih0iu80u04Y
While we can’t hug Eoin Mclaughlin
KS1/FS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tarq5nkkGlk
KS2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PnnFrPaRgY
Ruby’s worry Tom Percival
KS1/FS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWS0Q5oCUNE
The huge bag of worries Virginia Ironside
KS1/FS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbcswBYnmeQ
Too many pants Ruth Drury
KS1/FS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFXrnREQWAQ
Everybody worries
KS1/FS/KS2
https://en.calameo.com/read/000777721945cfe5bb9cc...
Hey Warrior by Karen Young
The first clip is a short video explaining anxiety in a child friendly way. The second link is the story.
KS2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzhka72RV30
KS2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE4_FH2ySQo
When My Worries Get Too Big by Kari Dunn Buron
KS2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7WlYQ7RMZw&t=10s
What to do when you worry too much by Dawn Huebner
KS2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOJMPt0NVYA
Is a worry worrying you by Ferida Wolfi
KS2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc3ioOeSHbQ
A Little Spot of Anxiety by Diane Alber
KS2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cISEuzriLI
I’m calm by Jayneen Sanders
KS1/FS https://e2epublishing.info/im-calm-uk-english-version