Children's workers and families resources during Coronavirus

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The Development Team: Mission & Ministry are working to support churches with their engagement with children, young people and families during this time.

Debbie Hill, Development Officer for Children & Families has collated a number of resources, particularly focussed at those working with Children & Families.

The following sections link to resources you might find helpful. Debbie can also be contacted for more information on [email protected].

Key advice on Social Media (Pinterest and Twitter)

Pinterest - all content - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/debbieh1605/
Twitter feed here - https://twitter.com/debsjhill

Safer Working Online (materials appropriate for those working with children and families)

Working online is a valuable way of supporting and engaging with young people. However, it is paramount that this is done in a safe and appropriate way. You can access documentation to support your engagement online by clicking the links below.

Children and Families - Video Conferencing with Children and their families - 7 April 2020
Children and Families - Code of Conduct for using Zoom - 7 April 2020
Children and Families - Guidance for dioceses and churches for the safe use of video-calling with young people (a Church of England Safeguarding document)
Children and Families - Social Media Guidelines
Children and Families - Risk Assessment Example
Children and Families - REGISTER TEMPLATE
Children and Families - Template Online Communication Consent Form

Bereavement Resources

Clergy funeral and bereavement resources - Resources from the Church of England
Best Practice Principles - A guidance document for Supporting Children, Young People and Families through bereavement in the community during social distancing.
Resources for Bereavement - A Diocese of Ely guidance resource
Pinterest - Support for families and children during bereavement.
Death, Grief and Hope - a Church Army resource to help youthworkers help young people who have been bereaved during the Covid 19 crisis.

Faith At Home Resources for Workers (see also the section below for Resources for Parents and Families)

Thy Kingdom Come / Pentecost

Film Clips and Short Films

Faith At Home Resources for Parents and Families

Support for Mental Health, Staying Safe Online and Bereavement

Fun Ideas to Keep Occupied

Education

Sign-up to our Newsletters

Children & Families: You can sign up to receive regular mailings with resources and information by clicking here. https://www.elydiocese.org/church-roles/childrens-workers/
Youth: You can sign up to receive regular mailings with resources and information by clicking here. https://www.elydiocese.org/church-roles/youth-workers/

Resources for working with Youth and Young people

Resources for helping you work with Youth in the 11year+ age range, please visit the Youth Resources pages, here.

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