Kings Furlong Junior School
Growing and learning together
Emotional well-being of children and young people
During social distancing, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Educational Psychology are offering a Telephone Support Line for families and professionals. The line is available every day from 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 4.00pm for any queries related to the emotional well-being of children and young people. The number for the local team is 01252 814 835.
They have also suggested some key sources of advice and support during these unprecedented times:
- Advice for children, young people and families from Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- General advice on supporting children who are worried about Covid-19 - and helpful links from the Universities of Reading and Oxford.
- The Children’s Commissioner have produced a colourful, downloadable guide to Coronavirus which aims to answer children’s questions about coronavirus, tell children how to stay safe and protect other people, with lots of ideas about how to make the best of their time at home.
- Think Ninja - an app for 10-18 year olds designed to educate about mental health and well-being, with specific Covid-19 updates.