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Wellbeing advice and resources during COVID-19
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The Department of Education National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) psychologists have developed the following advice and resources for parents, students and school staff for the new school year.
School staff are delighted your children are back in schools. Most children and young people are excited about meeting up with friends, teachers and other school staff. Some are a little anxious and worried about being back. That’s to be expected and it’s a normal response at a time of transition and change.
Getting back into a school routine, getting enough sleep, eating healthily, taking physical exercise, taking some time to be creative and reconnecting with friends will help everyone to settle back in. The following guidance and videos may also be useful at this time of adjustment.
Below are guidance and videos we have created with some back-to-school advice for parents and children attending primary and post-primary school. You are encouraged to watch these videos with your child before they return to school.
The following information can help you to support your child if they experience difficulty at the start of the new school year.
How to Calm and Support your Child: Advice for Parents and Guardians
Primary
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Managing Stress and Anxiety: A Guide for Parents and Guardians
Primary
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Supporting your Child when they are Reluctant to Attend School: Guidance for Parents and Guardians of Primary School Children
Primary
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Advice for parents during Covid-19: Back to School in September 2021
Post-Primary Schools
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The transition from primary to secondary school can be an exciting time in your child’s life. Here are some things that you can do to support a smooth transition for your child.
Guidance for Parents/Guardians for Children Starting First Year
Post Primary
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The following information can help you to support your child if they experience difficulty at the start of the new school year.
How to Calm and Support your Child: Advice for Parents and Guardians
Post Primary
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