Coronavirus COVID-19
Safeguarding Children in the Coronavirus Crisis: Information for volunteers, delivery drivers and other workers in contact with families link
Wakefield Safeguarding CYP During Coronavirus: Partnership Approach V6 link
Below are links to official information regarding Coronavirus COVID-19:
Face Coverings in relation to children: Government guidance is young children under the age of 11 (Public Health England do not recommended face coverings for children under the age of 3 for health and safety reasons) do not have to wear face a covering link
The Lullaby Trust: Who raise awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies have urged parents to avoid using face masks on babies and state “We are not aware of any advice for babies to wear masks, whether they are infected or not. There is a potential risk of suffocation and other hazards with doing this” link
UK Government: Covid-19 guidance and support link
UK Government: Guidance for teachers, school leaders, carers, parents and students link
UK Government: Take 5 to stop fraud link
Public Health England link
NHS link
NHS 111: check if you have symptoms link
Wakefield Council: Coronavirus information link
School Resources
WSCP Education/Schools Information link
Resources for children
BBC: Five ways to keep you children occupied (and learning!) at home link
CBBC: Video and questions for children link
Children’s Society – Self isolating and dealing with conflict at home link
Early years: Zero to Three link
ELSA: Coronavirus story for children link
Emeritus Professor Jan Horwath: Working with child Neglect during the COVID-19 pandemic link
How to stay calm in a global pandemic: Free eBook written by Dr Emma Hepburn link
Ineqe: Explaining coronavirus to children link
Mentally Healthy Schools: Responding to the Coronavirus – Resources for Mental Health and Wellbeing link
National Association of School Psychologists: Parent Resources link
South West Yorkshire NHS Trust: Supporting children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing link
South West Yorkshire NHS Trust: Mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people in the Wakefield district during the coronavirus pandemic guide
Special Needs Jungle: Parent-focused ideas, school resources, explanations for children link
Sport England: Stay in, work out link
Think you know: Home activity worksheets link
Wakefield Families Newsletters: Whether it is inspiration for things to do indoors, fun foodie activities, or advice around routines and things like sleep – we’ve got you covered April and May
World Health Organisation (WHO): Helping children deal with stress during COVID-19 link
For extra support:
24 Hour Mental Health Help Line 0800 183 0558. A confidential helpline for anyone with mental health needs and their carers link
Childline contact number 0800 11 11 link
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – help and support online link
CAMHS single point of access for advice and support 01924 304 172 link
Carersuk: Coronavirus guidance link
Change Grow Live (CGL) – CGL offer a confidential drug and alcohol service for young people 0808 169 8711 link
Combined Minds – app-based support to help families and friends support young people with their mental health – Download link or at an app store
Covid-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing link
Doc Ready – helps people to prepare to talk to somebody about mental health, including a doctor link
Elefriends – a safe place to listen, share and be heard link
Heads Above the Waves – online advice, support and coping strategies for young people suffering from depression and self-harm link
Kooth – free, safe and anonymous online support for 11 to 19 year olds link
Meetwo – offers a safe and secure forum for teenagers to discuss any issues that are affecting their lives link
Metropolitan Police: The Little Book of Big Scams link
Migrant Information Hub: Information for migrants and services in Yorkshire and Humber link
Mindout – online instant message service that is confidential and anonymous to support and improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ communities link
MIND: Coronavirus and your wellbeing link
NHS: Every Mind Matters link
NHS: Mood assessment and Mental Health Wellbeing Audio Guides link
Papyrus – online text or phone support to young people link 0800 0684141 or text 07860039967
Relate: advice and tips for helping your relationship stay healthy link
Research in Practice: Supporting remote and online supervision during COVID-19 link
Samaritans – free, anytime support, providing a listening ear and emotional support link Phone: 116 123
Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) – are still operating during the COVID-19 pandemic link 0330 223 0099
SelfharmUK – peer-to-peer communications for young people aged 14-19. A space for them to share their encouraging experiences through the use of blogs, stories, poetry and art link
Shout – available for anyone of any age, who is a resident in the UK needing support in a crisis link
Star Bereavement – supporting local children and young people who have been bereaved and are in need of support link 01924 787384
Stay Alive – App for those at risk of suicide or those worried about someone link
Talking Therapies – for young people aged 16 years or older who are registered with a GP surgery in the Wakefield District link 01924 234860 / email: Wakefield.talking@turning-point.co.uk
Victim Support – emotional and practical support to anyone under 18 who has been affected by a crime link 0300 303 1971
Well Women Centre – online support for young women aged 16 years or older link
WF I Can: An Online resource for children and young people in Wakefield: link
Winstons Wish – giving hope to grieving children and supporting families link 08088 020021
Young Minds – resources for children and young people, parents and professionals about looking mental health and wellbeing link
Related helpful resources…
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Wakefield Safeguarding CYP During Coronavirus - Partnership Approach V6
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Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
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Back to School in a Bubble - book for children
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Wakefield Families Newsletter (for lock down) Edition 2
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SWY NHS Trust - Mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people in the Wakefield district during the coronavirus pandemic
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24 Hour Mental Health Help Line
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Wakefield Families Newsletter (for lock down) Edition 1
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Met Police - The Little Book of Big Scams
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Safeguarding Children in the Coronavirus Crisis
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Mentally Healthy School
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Supportive parenting during the coronavirus
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Young Minds - CAMHS
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Young Minds Crisis Text Line
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Young Minds Parents Help Line
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CAMHS Focus Team
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Safeguarding Questions for parents to ask when using tutors or clubs
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Supporting your mental health while working at home
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Public Health England - Coronavirus useful links