At Wood Lane the children's wellbeing is considered a great importance. The following links are to help support you and your child's wellbeing and mental health:
This will be a particularly challenging time for children and parents alike and taking care of our mental health and well-being has never been so important.
Helpful Websites:
The mental health charity Mind.org offer advice and support on mental health and wellbeing. You can access support specifically relating to the coronavirus for both children and adults here: Mind - Coronavirus support
NSPCC: Talking to a child worried about Coronavirus: NSPCC
CAHMS Resources: CAMHS Resources (camhs-resources.co.uk)
Anna Freud - National Centre for children and families: Coronavirus Support
BPS - Offering advice to schools, parents and carers to help children through these uncertain times: Advice on school closures
Coronavirus support for children and parents:
Coronavirus - A book for children! / Coronavirus - Back to school story!
Supporting children's mental health!
Mental Health resources for Parents: Mental Health Wellbeing Resources for Parents
Mental Health resources for children: Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources for Children
A book all about Coronavirus from a children's Nurse: Dave the Dog
A story all about social contact: social-contact-story.pdf
Never too young to talk about Mental Health: Lets Talk About Mental Health
Tips for talking about COVID-19!
Looking after our body and feelings!
A book about worries - https://en.calameo.com/read/000777721945cfe5bb9cc?authid=Xu9pcOzU3TQx
Why do wash our hands with soap?
Activities for children:
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/News/Mental_health___Wellbeing/wellbeing-activity-calendar_-_Copy.pdf
/News/Mental_health___Wellbeing/supporting_home_learning_routines_-_planning_the_day.pdf
/News/Mental_health___Wellbeing/Wellbeing-calendar-for-June_-_Copy.pdf
Horrid Hands Colour in activity
Challenges for the children at home: 14 Day Challenge
Optimistic October 2024