Wellbeing links for families
For Parents:
1. Corona Virus Myths
Resources for debunking coronavirus myths
At this time, children will increasingly be using social networks to reach out to others and with that there will be an increased risk to fake news and online harms including grooming, radicalisation, exploitation, and bullying. All these issues could impact on their mental health and wellbeing. This is a time when many young people will be vulnerable and unfortunately, the potential for online exploitation may be at its highest. Fact checking Coronavirus websites:
- Fact-checking and sharing: https://sharechecklist.gov.uk/
- Coronavirus fact checking: https://infotagion.com/
- Ofcom - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/research-and-data/media-literacy-research/coronavirus-resources
- There is a lot of fake news and misinformation out there about Covid19 and unfortunately there are some who are using this crisis to create division and hatred in our communities. For up to date information on the various narratives and conspiracies that are being spread visit the ISD website.
- Thursday 16th July 2020 Letter from Miss Murray, Deputy Headteacher, regarding a Food Bank provision over the Summer
- Tuesday 9th June 2020 Letter from Miss Murray, Deputy Headteacher, regarding Breakfast Boxes
- Advice from the NHS on maintaining a balanced diet and information on food banks and community support in Merton
- Tuesday 12th May 2020 Letter from Miss Murray, Deputy Headteacher, regarding Breakfast Boxes
- For families in Lambeth in need of emergency food - Lambeth Larder Community Food Resource is a social enterprise based in South London. They help connect local people to emergency food and other support
- For families in Southwark (and surrounding boroughs) in need of emergency food
- A message from the Education and Skills Funding Agency on Increased Fraud Risk
- Letter to Parents about Covid-19 related fraud from the Metropolitan Police
6. Health
7. Life Skills
8. Letters
- Thursday 23rd April 2020 Letter from Miss Murray and Mr Newell regarding Wellbeing
- Thursday 2nd April 2020 Letter from Miss Murray, Deputy Headteacher regarding Pastoral Support
- You're never too young to talk mental health - Tips for talking for parents and carers
- Talking mental health with young people at secondary school - Some advice for parents and carers
- Advice and support for parents/carers from the NSPCC
- The mental health charity Mind has created a Coronavirus and Your Wellbeing page, that offers very practical and clear advice
For Students:
1. Childline
- Childline- comforts, advises and protects children 24 hours a day and offers free confidential counselling. Phone 0800 1111 (24 hours) and Chat 1-2-1 with a counsellor online. https://www.childline.org.uk/
- EduSafe® is a bank of online resources written by experts that gives students information and, if you need it, extra support on wellbeing topics. EduSafe® provides useful websites and contact numbers
- Lambeth have just launched the Elevate Website a growing collection of creative activities - all artforms, for all ages. "We are collating an inspiring selection for you, with new content added each week"
- Thursday 2nd April 2020 Letter to Students from the School Counsellor
- Friday 27th March 2020 Letter to students from the School Nursing Team
- Advice on Corona Virus and school closure from the Government's Children's Commissioner
- Youngminds- Crisis Messenger Provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. If you need urgent help text YM to 85258. All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors. Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus. https://youngminds.org.uk/
- The charity Youngminds has useful guides to support young people during these uncertain times and has activities that focus on dealing with anxiety. What to do if you're anxious about coronavirus https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/ How to make a self soothe-box https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/how-to-make-a-self-soothe-box/
For Parents and Students:
A series of thinking, discussion-based and doing activities for students and parents to complete together:
