We appreciate the enormous challenge that our families face over the coming weeks. We have compiled a short list of useful websites that we encourage you to research; especially if you have any concerns about your mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Please stay safe and remember that key staff will be available at school for as long as the school remains open if you need to talk!

Childline 0800 1111

https://www.childline.org.uk/

A friendly and useful description of the virus via a social story:

https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/coronavirus.aspx

The Department of Education (DFE) Questions and answers on providing services to Children with disabilities during the coronavirus Disease 2019 outbreak

The Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network includes age-specific tips for helping children cope with stress

Supporting Families During COVID-19

https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/

Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people https://www.kooth.com/

Young Minds: www.youngminds.org.uk Parents’ helpline for parents / carers worried about their children’s mental health: 0808 802 5544

The Anna Freud Centre: https://www.annafreud.org/what-we-do/our-help-for-children-and-families/looking-for-help-parents-and-carers/