Caring for the Carers is a week-long webinar series designed to support school staff, counsellors, educators, and parents in supporting children and themselves during an ongoing crisis and disruption to schooling and daily life.

The sessions provide practical psychosocial strategies, emotional support frameworks, and guidance for navigating uncertainty, loss, stress, and disrupted learning environments.

Session 5: Supporting Learning and Development During Home Learning

Speakers

Gráinne Parish

Annabelle Whitcombe

Niamh Crofton

Target Audience

Parents (especially primary-school aged children).

Key Focus

Helping parents support their child’s learning and development while schools are disrupted or operating online.

Key Concepts / Goals

•       Understanding realistic expectations during disrupted schooling.
•       Protecting children’s emotional wellbeing while maintaining learning.
•       Importance of:

o   Literacy

o   Numeracy

o   Communication skills

•       Creating manageable routines at home.
•       “Little and often” learning approaches.
•       Encouraging development through everyday activities and play.
•       Identifying developmental areas to support:

o   Speech and language

o   Social skills

o   Physical activity

·        Encouraging safe social opportunities for children.