Animation for children and young people about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
This was developed by the Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
Download: Children's Coronavirus Fact Sheet
Download: Children's guide to Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Children’s Commissioner (opens in a new window)
Managing stress
Website: Ed Psych Insight managing stress during Coronavirus (opens in a new window)
Website: The British Psychological Society - Talking to children about Coronavirus (opens in a new window)
Understanding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The situation surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak is changing rapidly and this can be very scary for children and young people. They will understandably have many questions and mixed emotions. Below is a list of resources to help children understand and to support you to answer their questions.
Resources
Website: Carol Gray Coronavirus Social Story (opens in a new window)
Website: Public Health England - Easy Read guide - Advice about Coronavirus (opens in a new window)
Website: Talking Mats - Easy read guide to social distancing (opens in a new window)
Website: INEQE- Animation explaining Coronavirus to children (opens in a new window)
Guidance
Website: Place2Be - Helpful information to answer questions from children (opens in a new window)
Website: Young Minds - Talking to your child about Coronavirus (opens in a new window)
Website: BBC Newsround - helpful up to date information on Coronavirus for kids (opens in a new window)