As a multi academy trust, we are developing a response to our pupils returning to education following the COVID pandemic. This document sets out theories that relate to social isolation from a behavioural science stance and puts forward a suggested series of responses/activities educational institutions could use to help repair the trauma. This is very much a working document, but I wanted to share… we are all in this together! If you have any suggestion, comments or feedback please let me know.

This workbook is designed for children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to reflect on their COVID story and journey. This book promotes social and emotional recovery and offers the children the opportunity to express. To support this workbook, ideally family members in the home environment would be invited to complete alongside the pupil. Our schools are using this workbook as part of the pupils re-integration back into education on or around the 1st June. Thank you for taking the time to consider using this, i truly hope it helps the little ones in your school!

This is a qualitative pupil survey to support a successful transition for pupils returning following the national COVID Lockdown. This document provides a vital insight into the pupils thoughts, feelings and challenges to support a successful transition.

This document has been produced to provide a child with the opportunity to break their behaviours down and implement strategies to support and avert a 'crisis'. The document also provides a great opportunity to share individualised good practice and provide ongoing support and professional development. I have found this document useful in explaining to professionals the different stages of negative behaviours and suggesting ways to support. This document has been used as part of SMART and SMART+ plans. The document is based upon the research of Robert C. Chandler, Ph.D., internationally renowned crisis communication expert. He states a crisis has six stages: 1) warning, 2) risk assessment, 3) response, 4) management, 5) resolution, and 6) recovery. Certain incident types, have very distinct warning phases and therefore can be prevented.

This is a child facing document designed to engage the children daily on their targets. It is really simple to use and super clean/fun looking. Create a S.M.A.R.T target for the child (perhaps involve them in the decision making to add child buy in). Set an achievable target in the star (three times this week), and then put it in a place where the child can track it daily by circling the smiles. For added longevity, laminate the document and then you can draw/write on it forever!