Corona Virus Information
I will put all sorts of information here which relates to Corona Virus. I will try and sub- categorise where I can. Don't forget that you can use the search bar facility at the top right hand corner of the page.
Stay safe everyone
Nicole :)
Covibook – Supporting children and families around the world – Available in 18 different languages
Child_Friendly_Explanation_of_Coronavirus.pdfChild Friendly Corona Virus Explanation
Storybooks for children about the virus
Coronavirus Storybook.pd.pdfCorona Virus storybook
Information for parents of how to support children through COVID19
https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/talking-children-about-coronavirus
http://www.incredibleyears.com/parents-teachers/articles-for-parents/
Place2Be – Guide to helping parents answer questions from their children and to support family wellbeing: https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2020/march/coronavirus-information-for-children/
Young Minds - Talking to your child about Coronavirus and 10 tips from their Parents Helpline to support family wellbeing: https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/
Covibook – an interactive resource designed to support and reassure children aged 7 and under to help children explain and draw the emotions that they might be experiencing during the pandemic: https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
Mindful and relaxation exercises that parents can do with younger children to help with managing anxiety
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
https://www.headspace.com/meditation/kids
Managing anxiety about the virus as adults
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/#collapse1644b
https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/blog/health-and-other-forms-of-anxiety-and-coronavirus/
Special Education Needs and Disability
National Autistic Society – guidance and helpline for parents’, young people and staff: https://www.autism.org.uk/services/nas-schools/vanguard/news/2020/march/coronavirus-(covid-19)-advice.aspx
Mencap - Easy Read guide to Coronavirus: https://www.mencap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-03/Information%20about%20Coronavirus%20ER%20SS2.pdf
The Autism Education – A social story
A social story about coronavirus that has a good level of specificity about the effects of social distancing e.g. not being able to go to favourite places.
CarersUK - Guidance for carers: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/health/looking-after-your-health/coronavirus-covid-19
Amaze - information pack for parents https://amazesussex.org.uk/faqs-about-the-coronavirus-for-parent-carers-of-children-with-send-brighton-hove/
Public Health England has produced an easy read version of their Advice on the coronavirus for places of education. You can download it here.
Information for those struggling with OCD
https://www.ocduk.org/ocd-and-coronavirus-survival-tips/
General information for young people about managing their mental health
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/
Information for those with sensory difficulties who struggle with handwashing
https://www.sensoryintegration.org.uk/News/8821506