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Mental Health & Well-Being

Mental health and well being of pupils, parents and staff is very important to us - more so now than ever. 

Please use these helpful resources:

Kent County Council have issued a Kent Together letter to parents regarding a 24 hour helpline.  Please see details here

Fegan's Counselling information can be accessed here

Pooky Knightsmith has developed two free courses to support  at parents at this time:

Both of these courses are a series of short videos filled with simple, practical ideas you can use right away. I hope you like them!

Young Minds : dealing with anxiety, isolation and social distancing. 

Young Minds : parents - Supporting your child during the pandemic.

Fancy learning something new? Parents or grandparents - The Open University have a huge range of online courses which are free. 

Action for Happiness - Coping Calendar

https://www.actionforhappiness.org/calendars

Calming Activities, Mindfulness, Breathing, Yoga Videos, Exercise and More...

 I-Moves

Lots of activities including mindfulness, active blasts, Maths and English.

https://imoves.com/the-imovement

 Childline Calm-Zone

https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone

Just Breathe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVA2N6tX2cg

A video aimed at children to help them feel calmer

150 Sensory Learning Ideas

https://inclusiveteach.com/2020/03/20/150-sensory-learning-ideas

Apps for Wellbeing and Mental Health

The following websites that have looked at the best apps for children. Many are free! 

https://www.educationalappstore.com/best-apps/5-best-mental-health-and-wellbeing-apps-for-kids

https://www.theschoolrun.com/best-wellbeing-apps-for-kids

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/wellbeing-apps-guide-for-kids/

 Stop, Breathe and Think App

https://www.stopbreathethink.com

Check in with how you're feeling and try short activities tuned to your emotions

Smiling Mind App

https://www.smilingmind.com.au

A great app with age specific mindfulness resources, including a new resource, 'Thrive Inside'.  Thrive Inside is a special program to help you stay psychologically healthy while you're spending extended periods of time at home.

Cosmic Kids Yoga and Mindfulness App  

https://www.cosmickids.com

This app often has a two week trial available