Help and Support
We know it is a very worrying time for children, parents and carers. Below are some sites to direct you to further support.
If there is anything Miss McLeod or the school can help with, please don't hesitate to contact us.
For Children
The National Literary Trust have created this booklist, which can be used to help children understand COVID-19, support their mental well-being during this time and help them feel positive about returning to settings.
https://cdn.literacytrust.org.uk/media/documents/Childrens_wellbeing_booklist.pdf
While We Can't Hug - Hedgehog and Tortoise want to give each other a great big hug, but they're not allowed to touch. Here is a new story: While We Can't Hug.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PnnFrPaRgY
CBBC Newsround - Advice from Newsround if you are worried about Coronavirus
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51896156
Young Minds - Tips on what to do if you are feeling anxious
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/
Childline - Information about Coronavirus
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/worries-about-the-world/coronavirus/
For Parents and Carers
Family Lives - online advice and a free, confidential helpline for families
https://www.familylives.org.uk/ 0808 800 2222
7 tips on how to talk to children about Coronavirus
Coronavirus Information for Single Parents
https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/coronavirus/
British Psychological Society (BPS)
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
https://www.annafreud.org/coronavirus-support/support-for-early-years/
Supporting SEND
Miss Borgeat has provided some really useful resources for supporting children with SEND at home:
https://www.hollybush.herts.sch.uk/send/