Here you can find links to resources designed to help children and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources for parents and caregivers
Activities
- The Children's Commissioner has compiled a list of free online activities and resources to keep children busy, active, and learning while at home.
- The National Literacy Trust has a Family Zone with free activities to keep children aged 0-12 busy.
- Hungry Little Minds have simple and fun ideas and activities for children aged 0-5 years.
Mental health and wellbeing
- Emerging Minds have pulled together advice for supporting children and young people who are feeling anxious and worried at this time.
- NSPCC has tips for keeping children safe, working from home with children, and looking after your own and your child's mental health.
- The British Psychological Society has advice for talking to children about Coronavirus.
Resources for children
- Newsround has a Coronavirus section on their website that includes FAQs, lockdown activity ideas, and advice if children are feeling worried.
- The Children's Commissioner has produced a children's guide to coronavirus. It answers questions children might have about the virus, discusses how to stay safe and protect other people, and suggests some of the ways children could spend their time while at home.
