POST COVID-19 Resources

The County Return to School Project between Kent Educational Psychology team and STLS has now been completed and is a wonderful resource packed with information, signposting and resources.   Latest News on the County Project...

Resources supporting Emotional Wellbeing for Highly Anxious Pupils.

Resources supporting Emotional Wellbeing including universal and transition support. 

Practical Resources supporting Emotional Wellbeing and SEND. 

Resources to support schools in supporting the emotional wellbeing of parents and carers.

Resources to support the Emotional Wellbeing of Young People 

Resources to support the Emotional Wellbeing for Primary School-Aged Children 

Resources to assist in the successful reintegration of Vulnerable Pupils 

Practical and emotional wellbeing support following bereavement following the death of a child.

Resources to support the wellbeing of School Staff and that of School Families 

Anna Freud National Centre‘Managing the transition’ booklet as a guide for schools & colleges for reopening. 

 Anna Freud National Centre 6^th sixth coronavirus toolkit in the series 

Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families’ free booklet to support early years children in managing the transition back to the nursery.

Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families’ 7 ways to support children & worried young people

Building resilience - Sesame Street. Great videos, printable activities and useful tips for schools, parents and carers.

Coram Life Education  free teaching toolkit to support children’s health and wellbeing post covid

SWGfL A list of things to think about in safeguarding as schools welcome all children back from Lockdown. Download here.

Place2Be A series of resources focused on community recovery on themes including hope, gratitude and connectedness.

Reachout ASC  resources and advice through the Lockdown free for you to download.

Returning to School Activity Book

Returning to School Social Story (2 metre Version)

Returning to School Social Story (6 ft Version)

A social story supporting children with social distancing.

Face Covering Exemption Card PDF

Kent Educational Psychology Service have put together a PowerPoint offering guidance and support on the reintegration of EYs and KS1. 

My Back to School BubbleA beautifully Illustrated Social Story exploring protective bubbles in school and keeping safe.

SEN Resource Source offers a wide variety of downloadable SEN resources, some free, some available for a small fee.

The Children's Society has a range of support materials for young people, parents and schools in their mental and emotional health resource 'vault' including

Visual Aid to Self-Testing Lateral Flow Tests

Big White Wall (BWW) offers safe, anonymous online support available 24/7.

An online wellbeing hub at www.kent.gov.uk/wellbeing which provides self-help advice and links to local support services to help people’s mental wellbeing during  (Covid-19)

A text service for children, young people and adults needing immediate mental health support. This 24/7 service can be accessed by texting the word “Kent” to 85258.  

Twinkl have several useful materials to help EYFS, year 1 and year 6 children to get ready for going back to the classroom following COVID-19. 

Coronavirus, and helping children with autism – Episode 4 podcast

Going Back to School This animation outlines the changes children can expect and the emotions for everyone linked to their return to school.

All ten episodes of the Recovery Curriculum are now available. There is also an additional podcast for mental health awareness week on the mental health of children and having conversations about mental health. 

Steps is a support guide for pre-school settings to help a child with their first steps in their grieving journey. This document is available either online or via hard copy. This is currently available as a free download if you are a member of Threads of Success. Small Steps  Early Years Small Steps

WIDGIT have put together a back to school collection of tools and ready-made materials to help parents, teachers and carers who use symbols to support their children and young people.