St Michael's Primary School, Withyham

School staff are in contact with every family- generally weekly.  We also have class e-mails set up so fammilies can easily contact class teachers. This is the first port of call if you have any concerns particularly around well being as we will offer support or sign post to other organisations that may be able to offer advice

Below is further information about possible support:

https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies/familysupport/

Children often have ups and downs (so do grown ups during lockdown). We are all out of our routines at the moment while we work together to beat the coronavirus. Some days can be much  harder than others.  Children can also have periods where they feel anxious. We know they are particularly worried about their family member becoming ill.

 Below is a a child friendly explanation of the virus in a picture book illustratioin by Axel Scaffer illustrator The Gruffalo.

Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, said:

“I asked myself what I could do as an children’s illustrator to inform, as well as entertain, my readers here and abroad. So I was glad when my publisher, Nosy Crow, asked me to illustrate this question-and-answer book about the coronavirus. I think it is extremely important for children and families to have access to good and reliable information in this unprecedented crisis, and I hope that the popularity of the books I’ve done with Julia Donaldson will ensure that this digital book will reach many children who are now slightly older, but might still remember our picture books.”