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Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has very much affected children’s and young people’s schooling and learning. It has been a difficult adjustment for students as well as teachers, who had to adapt to online lessons over lockdown.

As schooling has resumed post-lockdown, it is important to note that not all pupils will handle the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic in a similar manner. Some pupils may not have had access to the internet over the lockdown period and may need some extra help in their learning. Others may be struggling with their mental health, as the pandemic has created a lot of fear and anxiety and may have exacerbated pre-existing mental health conditions in some children and young people.

Make sure to talk with your students and offer them comfort and understanding. These are uncertain times for us all, and everyone needs a little reassurance that what they’re going through is normal. However, it is important to not overly reassure children as it can actually exacerbate anxiety in the long run, as the child will constantly seek it out.

We are all still learning how to handle the pandemic, and now more than ever it is crucial to also check in with yourself in these difficult times.

To learn more about how to handle returning to schools and caring for children and young people during and post pandemic, watch our informational videos below.

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Tips for Teachers: an introduction by Sian Williams

In this short film, Sian Williams introduces our seven emotional wellbeing tips for the classroom films.

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Check in Check up Check out

Headteacher and Educational Consultant Alis Rocca discusses emotional wellbeing tips for parents and teachers.

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Feelings Wheel for Teachers

Headteacher and Educational Consultant Alis Rocca discusses emotional wellbeing tips for parents and teachers.

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Children’s Voices: Coronavirus

As the nation begins a gradual return to life outside the home in a changed world, understanding children’s thoughts and feelings will be important in helping them adjust.

We have asked a group of children about their experience of lockdown, and how they view a return to school.

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Tips for Returning to School

Dr Jess Richardson, principal clinical psychologist, gives suggestions to parents and teachers to deal with children’s anxiety.

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Related Factsheets

Practical tips for teachers in the classroom

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Anxiety: Tips For Teachers 

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Anxiety in Children

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Understanding Eating Disorders in Children

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Share your story

We are always on the lookout for those with lived experiences to inform our educational resources. Whether you are a professional working with children, a parent, or have experienced mental health challenges as a young person, we encourage you to get in touch if you are interested in sharing your experience with us.

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