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‘Place2Be’ has put together a series of resources focused on community recovery, to help headteachers and school staff start to bring their schools back together following recent challenging times. Viewable online or downloadable as PDFs, click below to view their dedicated primary and secondary education resources: www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/services-for-schools/mental-health-resources-for-schools/return-to-school-resources/
Inclusiveteach.com have put together a collection of resources to support the transition of children back to school during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. As with all inclusiveteach resources these are free to use and designed for pupils with SEN. Check them out here:
The Mental Health Foundation have recently reviewed and updated their information and support pages for the next return to school after the third national lockdown finishes. There is a range information including tips for teachers, tips for parents and caregivers, tips for school leaders and more. Check it out here: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/school-guidance-for-coping-with-coronavirus
Check below for information and support for children and young people who are transitioning back to school after the end of the third national lockdown in the UK. Put together by the NSPCC learning division, there a number of resources which includes 2 free podcasts which you can view at any time. Check it out […]
Beat is a leading eating disorder charity in the UK. Founded in 1989 as the ‘Eating Disorders Association’, their mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that effect around 1.25 million people in the UK of all ages, genders and backgrounds. They operate helplines […]
There are lots of ways to feel calmer. The trick is finding out what works for each individual. Childline have collected a free-to-use repository of ideas, games, tools and exercises designed to help children and young people stay calm as much as possible. To find out more click here: www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/
Launched in May 2019 after a year-long pilot, ‘Shout 85258’ is a 24/7 confidential UK text messaging service for times when people feel they need immediate support. Anyone of any age, who is a resident in the UK, can text the service for support. User’s should generally receive a reply within 5 minutes, but during […]
‘The Worry Tree’ is a simple NHS-approved cognitive tool for secondary-age students that can help them navigate away from stressful situations and find a new pattern of thinking. Applying the logic of ‘The Worry Tree’ can help students to stop dwelling on the things that are out of their control, refocusing their mind on the […]
In a fantastic in-depth yet accessible guest blog for ‘Place2Be’ Professor Stephen Scott CBE, Professor of Child Health and Behaviour at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, writes about “the role parents and carers can play in supporting their children’s mental health”. Check it out on the ‘Place2Be’ here: www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/news/how-parents-and-carers-can-support-childrens-mental-health-and-wellbeing/
The mental health charity ‘Place2Be’ has launched its online 5 week CPD certified ‘Mental Health Champions – Foundation Programme’ to help teachers and other school-based staff gain a deeper understanding of Mental Health. This online course can be an introduction or a refresher. It’s completely free to UK qualified teachers and school-based staff in open […]