Other Useful Resources
Websites
Joe Wicks Kids WorkoutsHiit sessions for children (5min videos can be. done in a small space)
Hogwarts Home HubNifty magical craft videos (teach your friends how to draw a Niffler!), fun articles, quizzes, puzzles and plenty more.
Johanna BashfordFree, printable, mindful colouring pages from renowned artist Johanna Bashford.
Go NoodleMovement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
BBC SupermoversA 20 minute active learning programme.
Cosmin Kids YogaYoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids.
Get Set 4 PEThey will be tweeting an active task each day that schools are closed.
iMovementFree fun activities for and parents to keep children happy, healthy and focused.
Change4LifeFun ideas to keep your kids healthy.
Get Kids CookingSome brilliant recipes to get kids cooking.
DDMIX for SchoolsJoin the DDMIX team at 1.30pm every day for a 10 minute hsake up!
Cook with TheoKids cook with Theo! Live cooking shows on Instagram.
Stay at Home FestivalWatch the stay at home show featuring comedians and scientists.
Steve BackshallBringing the wild to your living room!
AudibleAmazon have made children’s audio books free for the duration of school closures.
NSPCCWhether you’re working from home with your kids for the first time or supporting children with anxiety due to coronavirus, they’ve got some got tips and advice.
Essex Local OfferInformation about support services and local opportunities for children and young people with SEND – find what you need all in one place.
Emotional Wellbeing & Safeguarding
Top TipsHow to structure conversations with children and young people when discussing their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Speak out. Stay safe. Virtual AssemblySession led by Sally from the NSPCC Schools Service, and features special guest appearances from Ant and Dec, David Walliams & Children and Families Minister Vicky Ford MP.
Duchess of Cambridge AssemblyThe Duchess speaks about the importance of mental wellbeing among children and the theme of the assembly is ‘spread a little kindness’.
Mentally Healthy SchoolsLesson plan linked with the Duchess of Cambridge’s assembly.
Lockdown Journal
We will be going back to school sometime
Transitioning back to School
Going to school visual diary
Helping autistic young people return to education after Covid 19
BereavementSome helpful information for parents and carers to support grieving children.
Coronavirus: A book for ChildrenIllustrated book explaining Coronavirus to children.
Staying Home: A book for ChildrenIllustrated book explaining staying home to children.
YMCA Support ServicesYMCA is offering a range of support services during the lockdown, such as Family Support and Housing and Welfare support.
Rest & RelaxationIdeas for health and wellbeing
education at home.
Motivation and PositivityIdeas for health and wellbeing
education at home.
Anna Freud Centreclear, simple advice on mental wellbeing to all those who are supporting children and young people – including to young people themselves.
Unicef6 ways parents can support their kids through coronavirus (Unicef).
NSPCC; Mental health and parentingSupport and advice for parents in supporting your child’s mental health.
Big White WallA 24/7 safe community to support your mental health by Big White Wall.
RelateParent helpline and online counselling by Relate.
ChildlineEmotional support online or on the phone anytime by Childline 0800 1111
We all have argumentsAdvice on resolving and coping with arguments.