You can help to slow the spread of Coronavirus!

• Make sure you and your children follow these general principles to prevent spreading any respiratory virus:
• Wash your hands often – with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or an alcohol-based sanitiser if soap and water aren’t available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• If you feel unwell, stay at home and don’t attend work or school.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in the home.
• If you’re worried about your symptoms, please call NHS 111 – don’t go directly to your GP or other healthcare environment.

ELSA Support Covid-19

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/ 

Social Stories about Coronavirus

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

Mind Up 

https://mindup.org.uk/families/

Childline Support

https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/

Young Minds

https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/

Mental Health

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.