Covid and Wellbeing

On this page we will add materials we feel might be of benefit to some families in supporting their children to understand the current situation and the changes to the world around them. Please keep checking back as we will be adding more.

MCPA's Covid Risk Assessment from updated Jan 2021 - please click below:

Fabulous book written to explain the virus and some of the changes in every day life and emotions to children. Illustrated by Axel Scheffler who illustrated many of the Julia Donaldson stories, including The Gruffalo.

Time capsule sheets to fill in and keep. Creates a seven page booklet for you and your child(ren) to record what you were thinking and doing during this period of what will become shared world-wide history. A way of looking ahead to when life returns to normal and to help your child share their thoughts and experiences

Short cartoon showing how we can be Super Heroes with social distancing

Illustrated story explaining the virus to younger children. Written by and NHS nurse.

Short story explaining how children can be Super Heroes by supporting self-isolation.

Andy Cope, the author of the Spy Dog series is running a free online ‘WellbeingWednesday’ for children aged 7+ This is a part of his business called the Art of Being Brilliant. Take a look here

Virtual anxiety workshops

During this difficult and changing time as we all respond to Covid 19 we know that we cannot run face to face workshops. However, we also know that anxiety is a big problem. That's why we have decided to take a big step and offer our Anxiety workshops as virtual workshops online via zoom.
Families can now sign up via the link below to join us on a range of dates looking at managing Anxiety. We will cover our normal content around what is anxiety? and what is causing it? as well as look at managing anxiety during the Covid 19 situation. We hope this will prove to be a useful resource for many families.

Online Safety Online Safety is additionally important during this time of lockdown with children spending more time than usual online and potentially accessing apps and software they do not usually use. Various agencies are issuing updated advice throughout this time to help parents and guardians manage the challenges of keeping children safe online safe. Please keep an eye on this page for these updates:

 

Northamptonshire Police - "Unfortunately, whilst rare, there are negative influencers and online groomers who use the internet, social media and online gaming to spread their extreme ideas which children can be exposed to".

Please click here for a powerpoint exploring these issues:

CEOP - Child Exploitation and Online Protection - have created a package to help support children and families during COVID-19 school closures here

Each fortnight, CEOP will release new home activity packs with short activities you can do with your child to support their online safety. There are separate packs for children of different ages. Additional resources are here:

Wellbeing resources: SCARF are sharing resources and guidance about helping children to cope with the change and uncertainty we all face. Their current focus is on supporting children's mental wellbeing when many are feeling anxious or confused. Materials are available here: