Information and support during coronavirus

Letter to parents and carers from the Director of Children and Family Services (5 February 2021)    PDF, 234 kbOpens new window

Coronavirus - guidance on vulnerable children and young people

Coronavirus - latest information about schools

Coronavirus - guidance for unpaid carers

Parent Carer Forum briefings

PCF briefing 27 March 2020    PDF, 167 kbOpens new window

PCF briefing 6 April 2020    PDF, 170 kbOpens new window

PCF briefing 17 April 2020    PDF, 216 kbOpens new window

PCF briefing 24 April 2020    PDF, 152 kbOpens new window

PCF briefing 4 May 2020    PDF, 250 kbOpens new window

PCF briefing 15 May 2020    PDF, 126 kbOpens new window

PCF briefing 28 May 2020    PDF, 287 kbOpens new window

PCF briefing 9 June 2020    PDF, 332 kbOpens new window

PCF briefing 30 June 2020    PDF, 477 kbOpens new window

PCF briefing 13 July 2020    PDF, 327 kbOpens new window

PCF briefing 24 August 2020    PDF, 247 kbOpens new window

Autism Outreach Service

Top tips for parents helping students return to school    PDF,  56 kbOpens new window

Advice for parents    PDF,  111 kbOpens new window

Supporting children with learning disabilities/ASD

Covid-19 and isolation    PDF,  3.7 mbOpens new window

Carers UK

Guidance for carers

Council for Disabled Children

A list of resources and guidance about coronavirus  

Anna Freud Centre

Supporting young people’s mental health during periods of disruption

Government guidance

Help children with SEND continue their education during coronavirus

Children and Families Act 2014: EHC plans modification notice 

Department of Health and Social Care and Deprtment for Education letter    PDF, 151 kbOpens new window

Educational psychology helpline and educational psychology assessments and statutory advice

Briefing note for parents and carers    PDF,  35 kbOpens new window

Mental health support in Leicestershire

Mental health support in Leicestershire – Guide for Young People    PDF,  4.37 mbOpens new window

Play and leisure activity ideas

Play resources for children and young people with SEND during the Covid-19 lockdown    PDF,  165 kbOpens new window

Downloadable symbols and visual aids

A collection of tools and ready-made materials to help parents, teachers and carers who use symbols to support their children and young people.

Story books and other resources

Covibook - An interactive resource designed to support and reassure children aged 7 and under, designed to help children explain and draw the emotions that they might be experiencing during the pandemic.

Everybody Worries picture book for children worried about Coronavirus.

My Story about Pandemics and the Coronavirus    PDF,  2.1 mbOpens new window

The above story has been produced externally (not by Leicestershire County Council).

Time capsule sheets

Printable resource and keep sake for children during Covid-19    PDF,  1.2 mbOpens new window

Young Minds

What to do if you're anxious about Coronavirus

Anna Freud Centre

Supporting young people’s mental health during periods of disruption

Healthy At Home – support from Leicestershire and Rutland Sport

Physical activity matters during this period and, actually, we think it's more important than ever right now. Being active in a way that is right for you, can improve your physical health, help manage stress and anxiety and just generally make you feel better. You can also still go outside for a walk, run, cycle - or any other way you normally get active outside - provided you are doing so in a way that meets the latest guidance on social distancing and advice on unnecessary social contact.

Information and resources to help you and your family to stay healthy at home 

Health for Kids - looking after yourself kit

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust have developed a self-care kit for primary school aged children which is aimed at looking after their emotional health and wellbeing during this time.

Find services, news and events near you

Place2Be

Guide to helping parents answer questions from their children and to support family wellbeing

Social distancing

Five ways to become closer with social distancing    PDF,  264 kbOpens new window

The Learning Disability and Autism Forum 

Easy read information about coronavirus

UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute Autism Team

Supporting individuals with Autism through uncertain times

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Guidance around managing anxiety