Educational and Child Psychologists (EPs) and information for SENCo

September 2020 

• Going back to school (September 2020) - Children leaflet

• Going back to school (September 2020) - Adult leaflet

A letter from Minister Ford to children and young people with SEND, their families and carers, and those who work to support them is now available to view via this link (uploaded 03/09/2020)

August 2020

• Emotion Coaching- A 4 step approach to supporting emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviour.
• Understanding and responding to your child’s behaviour

Walsall Educational Psychology Service, Walsall Early Help and Walsall School Nursing Service have produced a comprehensive guide. This includes key how to talk to children about Coronavirus, activites to do at home, handwashing, anxiety and a list of key contacts

•  Supporting Children and Young People(CYP): Information and resources to support CYP throughout the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19

Mental health and wellbeing support available for children and young people in England

Children and young people may be experiencing a variety of feelings in response to the COVID-19 outbreak such as anxiety, stress or low mood. It is important to understand that these are normal responses to an abnormal situation. This document provides detailed information for schools to share with their staff, parents and carers and children and young people themselves. 

June 2020

• Walsall Parent Carer Forum - Weekly Drop in Sessions
• Walsall Guidance for Schools and Settings - Keeping Children safe at times of stress and anxiety 
• Walsall Information and Support Service (SEND) Information Leaflet 

May 2020 - No updates available 

April 2020

• SENCo FAQs (Uploaded 30/04/2020)

• TTS Update SENCo Forum Spring 2020 (Uploaded 03/04/2020)

• Transitional Top Up Support (TTS) Briefing for School Leaders :Appendix 1 (Uploaded 03/04/2020) 

• Transitional Top Up Support (TTS):Guidance Document for Applicants: Appendix 2 (Uploaded 03/04/2020)

• Transitional Top Up Support (TTS): Funding Application Form: Appendix 3 (Uploaded 03/04/2020)

• SENCo FAQs  (Uploaded 01/04/2020)

March 2020

• Educational Psychology core offer: Support offer for families (For Headteachers - Updated 25/03/2020) 

• Educational Psychology core offer: Support offer for Schools & settings

• Educational Psychology core offer: Support offer for Families

• Find out who your EP is

• March 2020 Core offer for schools and settings