During this challenging time, it is important that children's mental and physical wellbeing is kept at the forefront. Likewise, keeping yourselves safe, as parents, is equally important.  

 

As you read on, please note that where a subject is shown in orange this indicates a link to another page on the website. Click on it to be taken straight there.

 

 

 

The government have released supporting guidance for parents; ways to look after yourselves and your child.  

 

The NHS have stated that there are five steps to mental well-being. Keep connected, remain active (whilst practising social distancing), pay attention to the present moment, keep learning and give to others.

 

Childline also offer some excellent ideas, activities and tools for helping calm anxious children. 

             

 

 

In the last few days, health professionals have raised concerns about people not asking for medical help when they need it.  At the bottom of this page is a useful guide to who, where and when to call if you are worried about the health of a family member.

 

 

Learning at home means we are relying on use of the internet and social media more than normal.  Keeping children safe whilst they are online is extremely important.  Ensuring that parental locks are in place on all devices which access the internet, is a very easy way to safeguard your child against malicious content online.  

 

 

have excellent information on how to ensure you keep your child/children safe whilst using the internet.   

CEOP has excellent guidance which can be found here.  

 

 

Click on the download for some excellent resources, aimed at KS1 and KS2 children and how to educate them to stay safe online.  

Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and support for parents and carers.

Whether you're working from home with your kids for the first time or supporting children with anxiety due to coronavirus, we've got tips and advice for you. Clicking on the NSPCC logo will take you directly to the website.

An LGfL survey of 40,000 children found that nearly 1 in 10 pupils who video chat with people they haven’t met have been asked to change or undress, and more than 1 in 20 pupils who live stream have been asked to change or undress. LGfL has created a video, song and poster to help schools and parents spread the message of never getting undressed in front of a phone, iPad or computer. For the very youngest primary pupils, click on the LGfL logo above.

Lincolnshire County Council have uploaded advice for parents and carers working from home.  Including:  

• Friendship factsheet and activities foundation and KS1 (ages 4- 8)
• Friendship factsheet and activities foundation and KS2 (ages 9-11)
• Hate crime awareness activities and resources
• Healthy relationships
• Junior eyes booklet - safety messages for students resource

Click on the LCC icon.

Due to the lockdown, you and your family may find yourselves now having to claim Universal Credit.  This may mean your child is entitled to Free School Meals. During lockdown, your child would receive food hampers, and if you were still entitled when school opens again, they would be provided lunch every school day. To see if you are eligible, you can look on this website.