COVID-19 Information for Children and Young People
Find out more about what's happening and the simple steps you can take to help prevent catching COVID-19 and spreading to others. For children under 7 you can also download the Covibook below.
Useful links
1. Young Scot has a dedicated campaign site
'Find out more about what's happening and the simple steps you can take to help prevent catching COVID-19 and spreading to others. Also find out more about what you can do if you are feeling anxious and worried, and how you can support others in your community'
https://young.scot/campaigns/national/coronavirus
2. The Children and Young People's Commissioner for Scotland site has some information about children's rights in a time of crisis and a number of helpful links to resources
https://www.cypcs.org.uk/news/in-the-news/getting-human-rights-advice-in-scary-times-the-coronavirus
3. In particular CYPCS recommend the #Covibook for children under 7 which can be downloaded here
4. Childline have a dedicated Cornoavirus page which covers what coronavirus is, what to do if you are worried and how to cope if you are staying at home
Please also note that Childline have reduced their hours of operation to 9am - midnight. https://www.childline.org.uk/