Current support available to your family
It is vitally important that we all continue to STAY CONNECTED and seek support where it is needed.
The school nurse team are mainly working from home at present. If you need to contact the school nurse please leave a message on 03001234929 and they will respond.
The school nurse team have recommended a useful website for health information. See the link below. It has some useful information around children's anxieties about Covid 19.
https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/
The Coronavirus and Bereavement Guide for Parents and Carers April 2020 from Cheshire East Council has been added as an attachment. If you require support please contact Mr Perry.
The Cheshire East Autism Team have made resources available on the Cheshire East Live Well website:
https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/local-offer-for-children-with-sen-and-disabilities/education/supporting-send-in-education/pupils-with-asc/resources-for-parents-parents-and-family.aspx
Concerned about a child?
Anyone who has concerns for the immediate safety of a child or young person must phone:
The Cheshire East Consultation Service ( ChECS ) on 0300 123 5012 (option 3) — Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm, or Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm; or Out of Hours Service (Emergency Duty Team) on 0300 123 5022
Do not hesitate. Seek support and advice immediately.
The links below are aimed at supporting wellbeing during this time:
If your child is worried or anxious about coronavirus, here's Young Minds Parents Helpline experts' advice on what you can do.
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/
If you are upset by the news, it's important to know that you are not the only one and it's OK to have those feelings.
You can rely on Newsround to tell you the important facts about a story — but some things you hear might be scary or make you feel worried.
This section gives you some tips about what to do if you are feeling sad about what you've seen, heard or read.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13865002
Children and young people
If you are feeling stressed, these following resources might be able to help:
https://www.mymind.org.uk/resources/mood/stress/children-and-young-people/
Further resources can be found on the NHS Every Mind Matters website:
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Headteacher: Andrew Perry
Audlem St. James‘ C.E. Primary School
Heathfield Road
Audlem, Cheshire, CW3 0HH
Telephone: 01270 906283
Email: Headteacher
Email: School Bursar
Email: Admin Team