Back to School

Going back to school after any holiday period can lead to feelings of nervousness and apprehension. Starting a new school can be especially daunting. There are many reasons why some young people feel this way.

Returning to School

How can we help make it easier for young people when they return to school? What can they do to make it easier for themselves?

It is important that there is a welcoming atmosphere on the first day back. To help the students settle in, you may want to allow time for an informal discussion of activities they took part in while off school.

Back to School After COVID

The start of a new term is usually a time of dread for most schoolchildren. But young people all around the world returning to school after the coronavirus lockdown were keen to get back to normal post COVID-19.

The impact of COVID-19 on a young person’s mental health was difficult to determine. Their experiences during the lockdown period were varied. Some had a relatively good experience while others not so positive. Some may have lost a loved one to the coronavirus and that needed to be considered when they returned to school. It is also important to bear in mind that some young people have an unhappy home life and their circumstances may have worsened when they were quarantined at home together.

As part of our commitment to the wellbeing of young people, we produced a resource pack to help teachers introduce the theme of COVID-19 to their students through a variety of topics.

Although ‘After COVID-19 — Returning to Education After the Coronavirus’ is a COVID focused workbook, the subjects covered can be used in any classroom setting.