Supporting pupil wellbeing during lockdown

In March 2020, nurseries, schools and colleges closed their doors to all but the children of key workers and those who fell into the ‘vulnerable’ category. Teachers were suddenly faced with finding ways to support the emotional wellbeing of every child and young person in their care, some of whom were in school and others who were home-schooled. The SENCOs in this article outline the primacy of maintaining relationships between home and school and ensuring that a sense of belonging and community is continued.

This resource was first published in April 2020 and was last reviewed in October 2023.