Wellbeing Support Links
Support for Families and Staff
Wellbeing and Support (PDF) information has been gathered to offer support to families and schools in Bucks by Buckinghamshire Council.
Confidence and Self Esteem
Self Care Activities and Worksheets
Identity
Parenting Support
5 Ways of Wellbeing
Supportive Material - External Agencies
Signposting for Parents and Young People
Information from CAMHS
Supporting Children and Young People with Worries about Covid-19
Children’s Society
Website: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/coronavirus-information-and-support
Key stages: key stage 3 to key stage 5
Description: information and support on different aspects of mental health and wellbeing.
Registration: not required
MindEd
Website: https://www.minded.org.uk/
Key stages: key stage 3 to key stage 5
Description: an educational resource for all adults on children and young people’s mental health.
Registration: is required
Rise Above
Website: https://riseabove.org.uk/topic/my-mind/
Key stages: key stage 3 to key stage 5
Description: videos with tips on gaining confidence, dealing with anxiety and coping strategies from other young people.
Registration: not required
The Child Bereavement Network
Website: http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/covid-19.aspx
Key stages: key stage 3 to key stage 5
Description: advice on supporting grieving children during the coronavirus outbreak.
Registration: not required
Grief Resources
Cruse, a national bereavement charity, has a dedicated helpline manned by experienced volunteers. Call 0808 808 1677 Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays), with extended hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, when they’re open until 8pm.
They also have some easy-to-read leaflets that may be useful.
How to Support Your Child When Someone Dies (PDF)
Mind UK Wellbeing Ambassadors
Helpful Apps
Blueice – for managing emotions
Catchit – Learn to manage negative thoughts and look at problems differently
Chillpanda – Breathing techniques to help you relax
Cove – Create Music to reflect emotions
eQuoo – emotional fitness game
Feeling Good: Positive Mindset – Uses audio tracks to help relax your body and mind
Thrive – Use games to track your mood and teach yourself methods to take control of stress
Calm – Meditate, sleep, relax
Headspace – Meditation, sleep, healthy mind
Aura – Personalised meditation