Parents - supporting your children through lockdown

MindEd for families is a free online educational resource on children and young people’s mental health for all adults, which can support parents and carers through these exceptional circumstances.

For information from the Children's Commissioner on talking to children about Coronavirus, answering their questions and providing reassurance visit Children’s Guide to Coronavirus.

You can find mental health support and wellbeing strategies on the following websites and resources:

• YoungMinds

• Creative expression of emotion at home

• Thrive resources

Bereavement support

For parents:

• National Bereavement Partnership - 0800 448 0800

• Sudden - 0800 260 0400

• Cruse Bereavement Care - 0808 808 1677

For students:

• Hope Again