Supporting pupil wellbeing during lockdown

In March, 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.