At Fairview we prioritise your child’s mental health and well-being and we recognise, given the current climate, that this is now more important than ever. Since returning to home learning, we share a weekly well-being message with our pupils and parents/carers. There are many support services available during this time, below you will find examples of some of the support you as parents/carers can access for your child during this period.
Links for Parents
BBC Bitesize – advice on managing your own mental health and well being
Playboard NI – ideas for home learning
Youngminds – supporting your child during the coronavirus pandemic
NSPCC – coronavirus advice and support for parents
Partnership for children – well being activities
ELSA support – lots of free resources as well as those you can purchase
ELSA resources linked to the theme – Express Yourself
BBC resources to support Children’s Mental Health Week
PlacetoBe’s resources
Strive NI – free resources exploring emotions and supportive adults
Relax Kids have a range of resources to help children relax and unwind after a busy day or week
Parents supporting their well being
Weekly well being messages
Week 1 – Recognising our best
We want you all to recognise the amazing job you are doing at home and to recognise that it is your best that counts – not comparing yourself to others and what they can do.
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wellbeing-week-daily-resources/ – take time to explore Mighty Monday
Week 2 – Build in breaks
It is important to take regular breaks from screen time and build it into your daily routine.
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/my-perfect-lock-down-day/ – why not design your perfect ‘lockdown’ day and use these ideas as part of your scheduled breaks from screen time
Week 3 – Prioritising your mental health
This week we have been promoting Children’s Mental Health week through a range of activities.
These are some additional resources you may find useful: