Healthy Mind, Healthy Me / LOCKDOWN UPDATES

Healthy Mind, Healthy Me (find policies and documents at the bottom of this page)

Children are taught about the importance of good mental health and well-being in an age-appropriate fashion, from Reception Class to Year 6 at Rainow School. Our community is passionate and commited to keeping our bodies and minds healthy.

Below are some useful links and information to support you and your family, particularly during this difficult time.

STORIES TO SHARE WITH YOUR CHILDREN

Children's Story 1 - Coronavirus - download courtesy of Nosy Crow

https://delivr.com/2fa8e

Children's Story 2 - Coronavirus - download courtesy of Elsa-support

https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Childrens-story-about-coronavirus.pdf

Children's Story 3 - developed by the World Health Organisation (refers to keeping over 1m apart - may be questioned by children - countries do differ in this respect)

https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/system/files/2020-04/My%20Hero%20is%20You%2C%20Storybook%20for%20Children%20on%20COVID-19.pdf

A Social Story about the Coronavirus

https://www.autismlittlelearners.com/2020/03/free-coronavirus-social-narrative-for.html

OTHER INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE

Children's Guide to Coronavirus - Plus links and ideas for children's activities. Created by the Children's Commissioner Website

https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cco-childrens-guide-to-coronavirus.pdf

Children's Commissioner Website - Lots of other useful info.

https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/

NHS - Every Mind Matters - Tips for Parents and Carers

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/looking-after-children-and-young-people-during-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/

Anna Freud - Tips for Parents and Carers for talking about Children's Mental Health

https://www.annafreud.org/media/7228/tmh-parent-leaflet-final-all-approved-laid-out-for-web.pdf