Pastoral Support
pastoralsupport@stbernadettesacademy.com
This support page has been created to share information which we hope may help to alleviate some concerns, questions and queries as we all navigate our way through the situation we currently find ourselves in.
Please note, the links we share haven’t been created by the school but are external sources we feel may be helpful in providing support for our families. Please view the resources yourself and choose the most appropriate for your own child.
Local Foodbanks
https://scunthorpe.foodbank.org.uk/2020/03/23/coronavirus-update/
Behaviour Strategies Whilst Staying at Home
Anxiety Tips related to Coronavirus
Returning to nursery - Anna Freud
Reflecting on the Child in Care-Anna Freud
Child in Mind Podcasts- Anna Freud
Advice for Parents & Carers- Anna Freud
Benjamin Bear Coming out of Hibernation - ( Could help children having fears about possible return to the academy)
BBC Bitesize - How to avoid news anxiety
Supporting Children's mental health and well being during the Coronavirus outbreak
You Tube video to explain Coronavirus to young children
Social Story to explain Coronavirus
A story based on the Coronavirus - The Time We Spring Cleaned The World.
What to do if your Child is anxious about Coronavirus
Feeling Anxious about Coronavirus pdf
Emotions and Coping Strategies
Be Brave & Look After your Mental Health
How anxiety might show up in children
9 Mental health Activities to do with your Child
Nourish Your Child's Mental Health
Core Strategies for Managing Stress and Anxiety
Supporting Each other in Isolation
Coping Calendar from Action for Happiness.
Activities
Free Audio stories from David Walliams every day at 11am
Timetable of Fun - Tree of Knowledge resource
Online safety from Think U Know
Useful Websites
https://www.wholechildcounseling.com/