COVID-19 useful information
Our Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is available to support you during this difficult time. We understand that people are experiencing changing routines and ongoing separation from friends and familiy due to social distancing guidelines. Some people may also be worried about how we might return to work or how our children might return to school.
At this time it is important that we look after ourselves and manage our wellbeing in positive ways. Download our useful support guides:
- coping with social distancing
- home learning - health and wellbeing guidance for teaching staff
- home learning - health and wellbeing guidance for parents
- talking with children about COVID-19
- supporting young people with bereavement during COVID-19
- Preparing young people for endings and transitions
- Supporting vulnerable young people back to school
- Health and wellbeing - reconnection for schools
Further information
We want to acknowledge that we have made use of various advice published elsewhere when developing these resources. In particular we would like to highlight the following documents:
- the Division of Educational and Child Psychology (DECP) and British Psychological Society (BPS) - Coronavirus and UK schools closures: Support and advice for schools and parents/carers
- Education Scotland/Glasgow City Council - Applying Nurture as whole School Approach
- East Lothian Council - Nurture, Recovery and Reconnection in Schools
- BPS guidance
If you have any questions or would like to make suggestions for additional content, email HQOperations@scotborders.gov.uk