Covid-19

Information for schools and parents amidst the pandemic

The purpose of this section is to share
information, resources and activities that may be helpful for children and young people, families and school staff.

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Covid-19

Bereavement and Trauma

Bereaved children in particular are affected by the current situation. There will also be newly bereaved children, who will not be able to access support in the usual way from their wider community, including their schools.
We are continuing to offer advice and support in relation to bereavement issues.

Bereavement

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Educational Psychology & Specialist Support

We are a multi-disciplinary service which works with children and young people form birth to 25, who might be experiencing a range of challenges.

About EPSS

Back To School

TRANSITION BACK TO SCHOOL FOLLOWING COVID-19 – BUILDING RESILIENT SCHOOL COMMUNITIES

The transition back to school following the Covid-19 closure is a new experience for all of us. Most of us our lives have been turned upside down and we had to re-learn to function in a completely different climate, with unexpected challenges and opportunities. We have all- children, parents and staff – faced a loss in routine, separation from family and friends and for some, the worry of losing our income and jobs.

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Educational Psychology & Specialist Support

Children and young people are at the heart of all that we do. Our mission is to offer effective, evidence based psychological and pedagogical services to children, young people and those who support them in order to make a positive difference to their lives. We work within a spirit of collaboration, cooperation and respect.

Our core values are to provide accessible, equitable services to children and young people and their families or carers, and to the agencies that support them. Our Service aims to promote inclusion and equality of opportunity. The vision is to be dynamic, innovative and focused on early intervention, prevention, strengths and capacities for change.

In dealing with a recent complaint, she was really helpful and turned round a situation. Her intervention meant they had a better understanding of the situation. Just as importantly, I think they felt listened to, which goes so far. This also enabled those involved to make adjustments and the complaint was therefore dealt with so…

S.H.

The support teacher consultant was amazing, I feel she helped, and hope all she has said will help our child. She was very clear with everything and I will look forward to meeting up with her again to happily tell her the good difference she has made,

A.B.