Children, young people and their families are preparing for the return to education in September. With children and young people out of education for so long and given the current climate, this may be an overwhelming experience.
View educational resources to support the return to school here.
Families and Disabled Children & Young People
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Government guidance: an up-to-date list of advice and guidance on the return to school including transport and face coverings. Read here.
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The National Autistic Society: Back to school guide - a guide for parents preparing children for the return to school. Read here.
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Beyond Words: Lenny and Lily - wordless stories for primary school children. Read here.
Primary & Secondary Schools
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership:
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Primary - A safe return to learning video
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Primary - Back to school resource pack
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Secondary - A safe return to learning video
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Secondary - Back to school resource pack
Headstart
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Headstart Hull have worked with Barnardo’s to co-produce resources with young people and schools focusing on transition from primary to secondary school. Read here.
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HeadStart Cornwall and the Educational Psychology Service have been working on school recovery support and here are some prompts to consider 6 ‘areas for reflection’ organised using the Swan Framework - Safe, Welcoming, Altogether, Nurturing – suggested by Dr Pooky Knightsmith.
The Schools Wellbeing Partnership
The Schools Wellbeing Partnership in consultation with the Department for Education, have developed a toolkit to help primary schools to work through the key considerations to support mental health and wellbeing as all pupils begin to return to school full time. Read here.
Further Education
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership:
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A safe return to learning video
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Back to school resource pack
Special Schools
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership:
