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RESOURCE PACK
FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
Updated 23 August 2021
CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
DISABILITY RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES 3
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES 10
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES 28
INDOOR ACTIVITIES 32
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 38
OTHER RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES 44
RESOURCES TO AID WITH PREPARING FOR THE RETURN TO 56
SCHOOL/EDUCATION
2
DISABILITY RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
Page
Being Active: A guide for people with impairments or health conditions 4
SEN Resource Source - Story to aid explaining social distancing and other resources 4
Dept of Education – Special Education Needs (SEN) Resources 4
Education Authority – Special Education Needs Early Years Inclusion Service (SENEYIS) Information and 4
Resources
Contact – Guide for families with disabled children 4
CYPSP Our Journey Through Disability Report 5
Contact – Siblings Guide 5
ONSIDE Project 5
Bolster Community – Family Support Service for Families of Children with a Disability 6
Autonomie – Family Support Hub, Supporting Families with Children & Young People with Disabilities 6
National Deaf Children’s Society – Mentorship Programme, Lets Talk Tips, Blog, Family Sign Language Course, 7
Buzz Website
RNIB – Parent Carer Facebook Group, Need to Talk Project 8
Mae Murray Foundation – Beach wheelchairs & other equipment 8
Parenting Healthy Babies – 50 Games for children with special needs 8
Sunrise Medical – Activities for people with disabilities 8
Family Lives – Fun things to try with disabled children 8
MyChild at CerebralPalsy.org – Outdoor activities for children with special needs 8
Autism NI – Fun games, coping with change, Autism Awareness Card plus more resources 9
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DISABILITY RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES
A social story to explain a
little about social
distancing during
coronavirus - read here. Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Other stories and resources are available to Resources
view here.
The Special Education Needs Early Years Inclusion
Service (SEN EYIS) provides support to parents of
Being Active: A guide
children with special educational needs.
for people with
impairments or health Further information on the service and resources which you may find useful are
conditions available to view and download here.
Helpful guide for families with disabled children, covering common concerns about your child’s health & development,
plus information on behaviour, sleep, feeding and more… Order your FREE copy of the guide here
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DISABILITY RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES
Report on a co-
production initiative by
parents and families in
the Newry Locality,
supported and
facilitated by the CYPSP
Southern Outcomes
Group
Download Here
The ONSIDE Project offers people who are 16+ and who
have a disability, the opportunity to get more digitally and
socially included. Participants receive a tablet device, and
get 6/7 sessions of beginners group training on things like
email, using zoom, online safety and accessing books and
magazines online for free and lots more.
SIBLINGS guide – all
about supporting the Participants are also linked with a Community Navigator
brothers and sisters of who will then map out tailored social connections e.g.
children who have a online hobbies, online health & well-being classes and
disability or long-term social media platforms, based on participants’ interests
illness. and needs. After the training has finished there is also the
Download Here opportunity to get involved in volunteering on the project
too - More Info
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DISABILITY RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES
Download Leaflet
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DISABILITY RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES
NDCS Mentorship Programme Lets Talk – NDCS Tips
Text based mentorship programme It’s so important to encourage
for deaf young people (aged 15-18) deaf children and young people to Website for Deaf Young People
for personalised support and talk openly about their feelings. The Buzz gives deaf children and young
guidance on a range of topics like people a safe and positive online space
wellbeing and future careers. Top tips and resources for of their own.
Further Information parents to help their child https://buzz.org.uk
understand and express
emotions
The National Deaf Children’s Society has a COVID 19 blog on their website, where they are
gathering together in one place all the up-to-date information that families with a deaf child will
be looking for. It is specific to deafness and is updated regularly and contains all the NI specific
contacts and references
Access Blog Here
Family sign Language course - NDCS tutors have filmed themselves in lockdown so families can
still learn British Sign Language (BSL) to use at home. – View Here
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DISABILITY RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES
Beach wheelchairs & other equipment
to borrow free of charge across
Northern Ireland beaches.
Become a member to stay up to date –
it’s free!
RNIB Parent Carer Facebook Group
A community that brings together everyone
who is a parent or carer of a child who’s
blind, partially sighted or lives with any
degree of vision impairment:
https://facebook.com/groups/1402385632 50 Games for Children with
64750/ Special Needs Activities for people with
disabilities
Need to Talk Project
Support for people of all ages, as well as
family and friends, to access emotional and
practical support needed to adapt to life
with sight loss.
https://www.rnib.org.uk/your-area-
northern-ireland/services-rnib-northern- Outdoor Activities for
ireland/need-to-talk Fun things to try with Children with Special
disabled children Needs
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DISABILITY RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES
Rainbow Resource Kit
Information for parents of newly diagnosed children
to support them in understanding their child and a
range of autism strategies they can use. Booklets and
resources include: A Positive Start for Life,
Communication and Socialisation, Play, Making Sense
of Sensory, Parent to Parent, Top 12 Tips and can be
downloaded here.
Autism Awareness Card is a tool to support autistic
individuals to communicate their needs in a wide variety of
Education Resource Kit situations. To find out more information
Social stories, learning plans, routine charts, e-books visit https://www.autismni.org/autism-awareness-card
and audios for children of all ages – available to or email info@autismni.org
download here.
Other resources are available from Autism NI to help
autistic individuals, professionals, parents/carers and
family members - view here.
Lots of Fun Games and Coping with Change
Resource
Ideas from Autism NI
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
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CYPSP Youth Wellness Web **** New Resource*** 11 Parenting NI – Mental health top tips 20
Dr Karen Treisman – Key Messages about feelings 12 Self –care & mental health for kids 21
The Anti-Boredom Project 13 Action for Children – Tips on how to boost your child’s 21
Safe Hands Thinking Minds – Resources to support 13 happiness
children and adults around anxiety, stress and fears BBC Teach – What’s Up With Everyone Video’s 21
Aware NI – Resources to support your mental health 13 Health & well-being – 5 Do’s & 3 Don’ts 21
Young Minds – Tips for coping with social anxiety 13 Family Wellness Project – Relaxation Tips 22
BHSCT CAMHS – Ideas & resources to help support 13 Action Mental Health – Ways we can give to others 22
children and young people’s mental health Things that will help when I am overwhelmed 22
Minding Your Head - Useful Guide to Mental and 14 Southern Area LPG Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health 23
Emotional Wellbeing Resources Resource
Young Person’s Mental Health Guide 14 BBC Bitesize – Distraction technique to tackle anxiety 23
Staying Well at Home Workbooks – Copying with 14 Play Matters – Nurture your child’s mental health through 23
Feelings of Anger and Frustration & Coping with Anxiety play resource
and Stress Childline – Advice & tips to help support with mental health 23
CAMHS Resources – Helpful resources to help support 14 concerns & ways to cope
mental health & wellbeing Young Minds – Four things you can do if your teenager is 24
ParentLine NI – Helping your child deal with their 15 struggling with their mental health
anxieties Autism NI – Mental Health Resource Booklet 24
66 Positive things to say to your child 15 Mental health daily check in, Self soothe box 25
10 Ways to help your child look after their mental health 16 Text a Nurse 25
A-Z of being kind to yourself 16 Five finger breathing 25
50 Coping Skills for Kids 17 Social media and feelings 26
Upability - The Emotional Cup 18 NSPCC – Supporting your child with worries about the world 26
Family Wellness Project – Stress Bucket 18 AfC– Relax & de-stress: supporting young people 26
Top tips for talking to your child about mental health 19 Cruse Bereavement support for young people 27
Worry Tree 19 10
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***NEW RESOURCE*** - Tips, advice, videos and podcasts all in one place
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES
Resources to support children
and adults around anxiety, worry,
stress, and fears; including
specific Covid resources
Useful resources from Tips for coping with social
AWARE to support anxiety
your mental health
Ideas and resources which you
may find helpful in supporting
children and young people’s
mental health.
View Resource
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Download Download Here
Workbooks to help young people aged 11-19
Website created for young people, carers and professional to
pool together lots of helpful resources from across the internet
that are available to help support your mental health and
wellbeing – Go to Website
Download Download
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES Back to Section Contents 16
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES Back to Section Contents 17
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES Back to Section Contents 18
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES Back to Section Contents 19
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES Back to Section Contents 20
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES
What's Up With Everyone? is a new
collection of short animated videos
from BBC Teach, developed to
encourage young people to become
more aware of their mental wellbeing.
Watch Video's Here
As a parent or carer, it’s a good idea
to let your child know they can talk to
you about their emotions when they
need to.
Tips on how to boost your child’s
happiness
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Small acts of kindness towards other people can give a sense of
purpose & make you feel happier & more satisfied about life.
Recent research shows us that helping others & working together
activates & strengthens certain parts of the brain, enhancing well-
being.
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Detailed explanation of how it works
Advice & tips to help support with mental
Download Resource
health concerns and ways to cope
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Four things you can do if your teenager is struggling
with their mental health
A selection of mental health
and wellbeing resources
Mental Health Resource Booklet from
Autism NI
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Self- Soothe Box
If you often find yourself struggling with feelings of anxiety
or panic, try Eve’s ‘self-soothe box’. It’s a great way to help
you manage those feelings – and feel more relaxed and
grounded.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-
person/blog/how-to-make-a-self-soothe-box
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Don’t underestimate the part social media plays in your
child’s life, or how it can make them feel and
behave http://getsafeonline.org/kids-be-true
News online & on social media may be upsetting for young
people.
If your child is feeling anxious or worried, Childline has Finding ways to relax and de-stress is important for
advice and support: http://bit.ly/2XoQ6zr. maintaining good mental health throughout life. Check
out these tips from Action for Children to help you
For advice and support if your child sees upsetting content support the young people in your life – and they’re
online, visit: http://bit.ly/2VN2SXB. great for adults too! - Take a look HERE
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The Cruse Bereavement Care NI ‘Somewhere For Us’ project has
been created to bring young people together in NI after the death
of a loved one. The project aims to form connections and lasting
communities between those who have been bereaved through
our Youth Advisory Group (YAG).
Has someone you love died?
Are you between the ages of 12-24 years old living within
Northern Ireland (NI)?
Do you want to become part of a community of other young
people who just ‘get it’?
For more info., visit: www.hopeagain.org.uk/somewhere-for-us-
project
Information on how to deal with and talk about bereavement.
https://www.covidwellbeingni.info/bereavement
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Picniq – Best virtual museum tours for kids 29
10 Free learning websites for kids 29
Wide Open School – Online learning resources 30
Pearson – Activities, tools & advice to support learning at home 30
The Consumer Council - Educational family activities & games to play at home 30
BBC Bitesize – Learning & revision resources 30
Outdoor Classroom Day – Celebrating outdoor play and learning 30
Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds – Learning ideas 30
CEA – Home learning resources 31
RISE NI – Advice & resources 31
EA Literacy Service – Literacy Newsletter 31
Twinkl NI Parents Hub – Home learning ideas & resources 31
Our Safer Schools – Home Learning Hub 31
Oak National Academy – Video lessons & resources 31
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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES
Wide Open School is a free collection
of the best online learning
experiences for kids curated by the The Consumer Council have devised
editors at Common Sense. It is a number of consumer rights
Activities, tools and advice to
organized so teachers and families themed games and quizzes that you
support learning at home
can easily find it and plan each day. and your family can do while you are
in the house.
Go to Website
View Website
Fun preschool outdoor learning
BBC Bitesize have resources to Outdoor Classroom Day is a
ideas that will encourage hands-on
help with learning and revision global movement to inspire
and celebrate outdoor play exploration and fun. Everything
including videos, step by step
and learning. from sensory to literacy to science
guides, activities and quizzes by
Further Information and much more!
level and subject.
View Here
Visit Website
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Home learning resources for children in
primary, post-primary, Irish medium schools
and for learners with SEN.
Go to Website
A range of online information, including
advice and resources to help parents,
carers and children .
EA Literacy Newsletter all about school
transitions. Strategies and tips to help with View Here
school transitions from Nursery into Primary,
then onto Post Primary and 16 plus, to support
our children and young people.
Read Here
Home Learning Ideas &
Resources
Library of FREE resources! Covering topics like password safety, to support
children and young people at home – Go to Hub Free video lessons and
resources
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Book Trust Home Time – Online books & more 33 Action for Children – Creative play resource 35
Harry Potter At Home 33 RTE Jr – Colouring in & activities 35
Empathy Labs – Read for empathy collection 2021 33 Spar – Printable colouring in sheets 35
Seamus Heaney – Craft based activities 33 Today’s Parent – 15 ways to keep your kids active 35
Libraries NI – Kids Hub 33 (even if you don’t have much space)
Simon Says Fitness Disguised as Fun 36
Barnardo’s – Charades 34
10 Minute Shake Up Games 36
PlayBoard NI – Bookwork Craft 34
Beans 36
Playful Childhoods – Easy indoor play ideas 34
Become a reporter for the day 37
Outdoor Classroom Day – Paint a stone animal 35
Dry Arch Children’s Centre – Playdough Recipe 37
PlayBoard NI – Indoor play ideas & activities 35
How to grow a rainbow 37
Family Days Tried And Tested – Simple craft 35
Hungry Little Minds – Simple, fund activities for 37
activities using milk cartons, jars & bottle
kids, from newborn to five
ni4kids – Activity ideas to keep everyone upbeat 35
& happy
Roe Valley Arts – Creative kids activity pack 35
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BookTrust HomeTime
Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy
storytime with BookTrust’s free online books
and videos, play games, win prizes, test your ‘All the latest magical treats to keep you occupied -
knowledge in their book-themed quizzes. You including special contributions from Bloomsbury and
can even learn how to draw some of your Scholastic, nifty magical craft videos (teach your friends
favourite characters. how to draw a Niffler!), fun articles, quizzes, puzzles and
plenty more for first-time readers, as well as those already
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/hometime familiar with the wizarding world. We’re casting a
Banishing Charm on boredom!’
Go to Website
Kids Hub
Craft based activities uisng
Seamus Heaney’s work as
a source of inspiration
Read for Empathy Collection 2021
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Fun, easy play ideas for your child to enjoy in and around the
home- from making indoor dens, to playing in the dark, to old
school games such as hide & seek.
View Here
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Indoor Play Ideas and Activities
Simple craft activities using milk
cartons, jars and bottles
Activity ideas to help keep everyone
upbeat and happy
Colouring in and make &
Creative play ideas resource do activities
produced by Sperrin and Lakeland
Floating Support Team for you to Printable colouring
try at home. Activities require little in sheets
or no resources.
15 ways to keep your
Download Here
kids active (even if you
Download Here
don’t have much space)
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10 Minute Shake Up Games
Change4Life and Disney have teamed up
again to bring you new Shake Up games
inspired by Disney and Pixar's Toy Story
4 and Incredibles 2, and Disney's The Lion
King and Frozen.
These 10-minute bursts of fun will really get your kids moving
and count towards the 60 active minutes they need every
day! - Play Here
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Simple, fun activities for kids, from newborn to five
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PlayBoard NI – Bug hotel, den building, bubble socks 39
Stick tower 39
PlayBoard NI – Water play, shadow drawings 40
What to Expect – Outside fun ideas for toddlers and pre schoolers 40
Stranmillis University College – Playful outdoor learning ideas & activities 40
Nature’s Path – 7 Fun & simple outdoor activities for kids 40
No Time for Flash Cards – 50 Simple outdoor activities that won’t break the bank 40
Hike It Baby – 30 Things to do with your kids outside 41
Nature Bingo 41
Happy Hooligans – Outdoor activity ideas 42
Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast 43
Colin Glen Forest Park, Antrim – Alpine Coaster 43
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Easy ideas for outside fun to keep toddlers and pre-
schoolers entertained from WhatToExpect.com
View Here
Playful outdoor learning
ideas and activities from
PGCE students at Stranmillis
University College.
View Here
50 simple outdoor activities
7 Fun & simple outdoor
for kids to get them outside
activities for kids
without breaking the bank.
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
A selection of outdoor activities that will entertain, teach and engage young children.
Most can be set up with things you already have around the house.
Click on image to view activity.
More outdoor
activity ideas
from Happy
Hooligans
available here
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Colin Glen Forest Park, Antrim
(* charge associated with activity)
Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast
From Alpine coasteering to laser tag, golfing to the Gruffalo
Trail, Colin Glen has adventure for all! Kids will love their all-
Towering above looms Cave Hill, otherwise known
new alpine coaster, travelling at a max speed of
as Napoleon's Nose. From up here you can take in
25mph/40kph, they'll cover 565 metres including 22 twists
360 degree views of Belfast. They're recently
and 2 tunnels. Colin Glen is also home to the longest zip line
refurbished adventure park includes eco-trails,
in Ireland, offering thrill-seekers the unique chance to fly at
orienteering routes and picnic benches for the
speeds of up to 55mph. Visitors will be able to travel up to
ultimate day out. Cave Hill Adventurous Playground
60kmh, completing the half mile treetop flight in just over a
- Article by Cool FM
minute.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cave%20Hill%20
Adventurous%20Playground/125900864653312/ https://planetradio.co.uk/cool-fm/local/places-visit/northern-
ireland-alpine-coaster-
zipline/?fbclid=IwAR2408p8twpc8vMdcpB2DlODhk_9rEXAXO
SmlMrQN9_m5KJltHiF9mofGHE
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Mini Milkshakes 45 My Strengths Toolkit 52
Mars Bar Buns Recipe 45 Opal – The Power of Playtime 52
Slow Cooker Fudge Recipe 45
WHSCT – Resource to support parents who are 53
Brilliant Breakfast Info Card 46
worried about their children’s emotional health
Action for Children – Snack hack 46
and wellbeing during lockdown
Parenting NI – Healthy Snacks 46
Barnardo’s – Coronavirus resource for young 53
PHA – Healthy Recipes 47
people
15 Foods you can regrow from scraps 47
Beginner’s guide to growing fruit and veg for children 47 Nosy Crow – Information book explaining the 53
coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo
SureStart Ballymena & Little Steps – Top tips all about 48
illustrator Axel Scheffler
sleep
Parenting NI – Tips for play with your baby 48 Everybody Worries – Picture book to support 53
PHA – Physical activity resource 49 children who may be worried about Coronavirus
Screen Time Resource 49 Covid 19 Parenting One-on-One Time 53
Tramua | ACES | Resilience Resources 49 Parenting NI – Play in lockdown 54
Help Kids Talk 50 How to help your child overcome boredom during 54
Play Matters – Leaflets & Resources 50 lockdown
Random Acts of Kindness Activity 51 How parents can support teenagers during 55
Parenting NI – Resources to help parents 51 lockdown
InternetMatters.org – Online resources, tools & 51 WHO – Helping children cope with stress during 55
advice to support families make the best use of tech Covid 19
CYPSP Support & Resources Webpage 51
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Slow Cooker Crunchie Fudge
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OTHER RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES
Download
Beginner’s guide to
growing fruit and veg
for children
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OTHER RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES
Fun physical activity record sheet which outlines the recommended physical activity guidelines
for children aged 5 to 18 and includes an easy way for children to keep track of how much
activity they are getting track of how much physical activity they are getting - Download Here
Trauma | ACES | Resilience – Resources
Resource to help raise awareness of existing
Resource which includes research, multi-media information, research, multi-media information and
information and links to work carried out with regards to links to work carried out with regards to Adverse
screen time – Read Here Childhood Experiences, Resilience and Trauma
Informed Practice.
Download Here
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Play is a vital a part of childhood and is necessary
for children and young people’s healthy
development.
Play Matters leaflets and resources available to
download:
Play Matters Leaflet
Nurture Your Child’s Mental Health Through
Play
Play for Parents Guide
Play and Digital Technology
Play Outdoors
Play and Challenge
Outdoor Fun in the Sun
Play in all Weathers
Hanging Out – Older Children at Play
Playing with Stuff Around the Home
Play with Nature, Mud and Getting Dirty
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Online resources, tools and
A range of resources advice to support families to
help parents make the best use of tech
For lots more information and activities for
Children and Young People updated daily visit
http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/covid-19-daily-
updates/
and filter to kids/young people
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Download Booklet
Download Toolkit
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Resource to support parents who are worried
about their children’s emotional health and
wellbeing during lockdown
Hub of resources about
Coronavirus aimed at
young people
Free information book
explaining the coronavirus to
children, illustrated by Gruffalo
illustrator Axel Scheffler
Picture book designed to support
children who may be feeling
worried about Coronavirus and in
particular everyday changes to
their lifestyle that it has brought
about - read online here
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OTHER RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES Back to Section Contents 55
RESOURCES TO AID WITH PREPARING FOR THE RETURN TO SCHOOL/EDUCATION CONTENTS
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Relate NI – Supporting Children’s Relationships: 5 Ways to prepare children for the return to school 57
BBC Bitesize – Advice of preparing for your child’s first day at school 58
BBC Bitesize – Helping your child gain independence before starting primary school 58
Place2Be – Advice on transition from primary to secondary school 59
After school afternoon checklist 59
Tips on preparing for transition 60
Parentline NI – Starting primary school guide 60
Autism NI – Resource kit for preparing your child for their return to school 60
BookTrust – Books to help prepare for secondary school 61
BBC Bitesize – Tips on preparing you child emotionally for starting secondary school 61
The Children’s Society – How to create a healthy routine 61
CYPSP Youth Wellness Web – Resources to support your return to school, college or uni and transitioning 62
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RESOURCES TO AID WITH PREPARING FOR THE RETURN TO SCHOOL/EDUCATION
One moment you were marvelling at your tiny newborn
and now it’s time to send them to big school! We have https://bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/starting-primary-
advice on how YOU can prepare yourself for their first school/1
day.
https://bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zvtwcqt
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Starting secondary or high school can feel like a huge leap
for children and their families. Check out our advice on
how to help your child, and family, manage the transition
from primary to secondary school.
https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-
carers/getting-ready-to-start-secondary-or-high-school/
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Resource kit from Autism NI to prepare your child to go back to
school. Pack includes top tips for returning to school, a social
story, weekly planner and visual boards.
You can download this kit for free at
https://www.autismni.org/education
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Starting secondary school is such an exciting
time - but we know there might be a few nerves
involved too!
Book Trust have put together a list of books that
could help young readers prepare for their big
day - all perfect summer reading:
https://booktrust.org.uk/booklists/s/secondar
y-school-transition/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znprhbk
How to Create a Healthy Routine
Did you know that having a regular routine is good for your well-
being and can help with low mood?
Here's how to add structure to your day and develop a routine
that will help you get ready for going #BackToSchool Keeping
Busy & Creating Routine | The Children's Society
(childrenssociety.org.uk)
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Are you returning to school, uni or college in the next few weeks? Perhaps you are starting a new one?
Check out the CYPSP Youth Wellness Web for tips and advice on settling back in or transitioning.
It can be an anxious time, but support is available! http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/youth-wellness-web/
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