On this page there are mental well-being resources based on the recommendations of trusted partners. They are designed to provide guidance on how to support the well-being of children and young people being educated remotely.
Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people's mental health and well-being can be found on the link below.
Leeds School Well-Being Service have provided a guide with lots of useful information including
Below are a couple of books that have been designed to support parents explaining about the coronavirus to children.
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
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
Website: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/publication/childrens-guide-to-coronavirus/
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: a downloadable guide for children about coronavirus.
Registration: not required
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
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: advice on supporting the mental health of children during the coronavirus outbreak.
Registration: not required
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: advice on supporting the mental health of children during the coronavirus outbreak and relaxation activities to help calm children
Registration: not required
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
Website: https://youngminds.org.uk/
Key stages: Upper KS2 - more suitable for older children
Description: an educational resource for all adults on young people’s mental health.
Registration: not required