Governmental Coronavirus-related guidance for supporting vulnerable children who have a social worker, and children and young people up to the age of 25 with education, health and care (EHC) plans.
Topic: Advice: Children and Young People
Keeping in mind the children of high conflict separated parents
A professional blog by Dr Emma Morris; Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Anna Freud Centre, urging professionals to keep in mind the children of separated parents during the Coronavirus lockdown in order to ensure a loss of support is minimised.
Helping children cope with stress during the COVID-19 outbreak
Brief and easy-to-read poster aimed at parents, offering ways to support children during the COVID-19 outbreak, created by the World Health Organisation.
Supporting children and young people with worries about COVID-19
Emerging Minds provide guidance for parents and carers and professionals working with children and young people during this time of uncertainty, including some of their favourite links.
COVID-19: Supporting Bereaved Children and Young People
Childhood Bereavement Network provide guidance for adults supporting grieving children and young people during this outbreak.
Young Minds Helplines for parents and young people
Contact the Young Minds Helplines if there are concerns about a young person’s mental health during this difficult time. Parents Helpline: If you are a parent who needs advice about your child’s mental health you can contact the Parents Helpline directly on 0808 802 between 9:30am-4pm. YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: If you are a young person experiencing a mental health crisis you can text YM to 85258 for free 24/7 support. The Young Minds website is here.