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Inspire Cheshire West has closed. Thank you to everyone who took part. Your contributions, stories, ideas and experiences about life under lockdown restrictions were a valuable resource to the communities of west Cheshire.

Blacon High School video - It's Time to Act

Blacon High School in Chester is one of 21 local schools that contributed to a new report, It’s Time To Act: countering the impact of Covid-19 on pupils and schools. Headteacher, Rachel Hudson, shares her experience of school life during the last year, how they will use the information from the report to support pupils throughout the recovery phase and how they’re looking forward to better times.

Supporting pupils' wellbeing throughout the pandemic and recovery

St. Nicholas Catholic High School in Northwich is one of 21 local schools that contributed to a new report, It’s Time To Act: countering the impact of Covid-19 on pupils and schools. Mrs Pardoe, Associate Assistant Headteacher at the school, explains how they supported pupils’ wellbeing over the last year.Teachers have had a long-established history of supporting students spiritual, social and emotional needs. We can all bring to mind a student where we have supported students and ensured their basic needs were met. From guaranteeing they are properly dressed in the morning, being a listening ear when they have fallen…

Supporting children's emotional wellbeing

The Council’s Child and Educational Psychology Service has worked closely with teachers and professionals working with children and young people, providing resources and training to help support children’s mental health and wellbeing during this challenging year. Here they tell us about some of the work they’ve been doing and some guidance and tips to help families and children as restrictions begin to lift.Our children and young people have had a difficult time this year. Their education and social lives have been disrupted by school closure, lockdowns and restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This may have significantly affected their emotional…