Anna Freud Centre’s Mentally Healthy Schools

Free NHS Talking Therapies Support

Bracknell Forest Social Prescribing Service

We support people by telephone (01344 352000), utilising therapeutic approaches be it actively listening and unpicking what their main worries may be and offering coping mechanisms. We help them stay connected, offer peer support, signpost to community assets and support with practical issues including access to online resources and to identify and explore home-based activities and goal setting.

The service is currently available to any Bracknell Forest resident, aged 18 or over.

Get Your Mind Plan from the NHS

Answer the 5 questions in this interactive quiz to get top tips and advice for you. Now tailored for the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

8 ways to help children struggling during lockdown

Relax Kids Support in Lockdown

Morning meditation with Marneta 💜

All our trainings are now online and people are really enjoying using lockdown to re-train. Here are details if you have been thinking about taking the Relax Kids training online and would like to know more. https://www.relaxkids.com/online-training.aspx

Download your own copy of the Relax Kids calm pack (below) by scrolling to the bottom of this page.

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School Nurse: Call us on 0300 365 0010

The school nursing advice line has a new number!

Your School Nursing service is aware that the Coronavirus pandemic continues to be a difficult and worrying time for everyone and during this time there have been additional pressures on children, families and young people. We are here to help with advice and support regarding physical or emotional concerns.

The School Nursing advice line is available to support children, young people and their families who live in West Berkshire, Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell; it is an easy way to reach us, is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm and can give you the advice and support you need.

NHS Berkshire Healthcare Children, Young People and Families Service

COVID-19 (coronavirus) information for patients, visitors and families

Coronavirus – National Autistic Society

Find the latest guidance, updates and resources on coronavirus for autistic people, their families and professionals.

Sleep Advice Service – Cerebra

We understand that if you have one child that doesn’t sleep, the whole family suffers. Our range of sleep services will help your child – and everyone in your family – get a good night’s sleep.

Coronavirus information and updates

Living with worry and anxiety amid global uncertainty – Psychology Tools Ltd

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Coronavirus and your wellbeing – Mind

Many of us are struggling to maintain our mental wellbeing during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. This page has tips to help yourself cope.

How to keep your child safe online while stuck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak

5 ways to help keep your child’s online experiences positive and safe.

Advice for parents from CUES Ed

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#HealthyAtHome – Healthy parenting

Anna Freud Centre’s coronavirus support for parents and carers

When someone you know dies, the grief that follows can be extremely painful. This short (2min 20s) video won’t take that pain away, but clinician David Trickey from the Anna Freud Centre has some ideas which might help you get through it.

Help! I need somebody. Help me get my feet back on the ground.
Let it be.
In my life.
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Cognitive Load Theory: Explaining our fight for focus (BBC 13/11/2020)

Cognitive Load Theory provides a useful framework for understanding the different ways the pandemic could be playing havoc with your mental function – By Christian Jarrett 13th November 2020

How to parent through a pandemic- The Guardian

‘We need to show children we can survive’: how to parent through a pandemic

There is much you can do to make your children (and yourself) more resilient for the long haul. Experts share their advice for all ages – Joanna Moorhead Sat 15 Aug 2020

How kids are coping with lockdown – New Scientist 18 July 2020

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How to juggle your responsibilities as a parent at home

Preparing Your Child for the First Day Back in School

Click here for further resources from Trauma Informed Schools UK

TURNAROUND FOR CHILDREN

How to Parent In A Pandemic The 180 PODCAST – Listen or read

Linking neuroscience and learning….

Education Endowment Foundation – resources to share with parents on how to support home routines

Brilliant book talk

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Action for Happiness

Keep calm
Stay wise
Be kind

NSPCC Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and support for parents and carers

Whether you’re working from home with your kids for the first time or supporting children with anxiety due to coronavirus, we’ve got tips and advice for you.