You can help to slow the spread of Coronavirus!
You might be worried about Coronavirus and how it is affecting your life. This is a difficult and stressful time for us all but there are lots of things you can try that could help support your mental health and wellbeing.
We wanted to share some great resources with you for supporting children at this difficult time. For more support, ideas and activities please go to my ELSA support page https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/
School is Closing
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/School-is-closing.pdf
What is Coronavirus?
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Story-about-Coronavirus.pdf
We are at home
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/We-are-at-home-right-now.pdf
Social Distancing
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Social-contact-story.pdf
What is going on?
https://www.flipsnack.com/CSKidsBooks/what-s-going-on.html
Children's Commissioner Guide to Coronavirus
https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/publication/childrens-guide-to-coronavirus/
A good story
https://nosycrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus_INS.pdf
https://mindup.org.uk/families/
https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/talking-to-your-children-scary-world-news
During this uncertain time here at school of course we are here to help but if you would like some more help the Educational Psychology service helpline is available for parents/carers.
Contact EPSHelpline@somerset.gov.uk to arrange a free 30 minute consultation.
Concerns may include:
-Anxiety around COVID-19 and the impact it is having on your children and family.
-Supporting parents/carers to support their child's emotional needs.
-Concerns about family relationships
-Concerns about friendships, learning, daily structure and activities.