As the Conoravirus death toll continues to rise, more and more youngsters are having to cope with the loss of a loved one. Former primary school teacher Catherine Lynch of education resources and lesson plan experts PlanBee has step-by-step advice for parents   The daily announcement that yet again hundreds of loved ones have died from Covid-19 continues to shock us – as it should. But for young children, most of whom are stuck at home without the distraction of school…

  In light of Child Mental Health Week, education expert, former primary school teacher and lead resource creator of Planbee Becky Cranham has some great ideas to help teachers look after their pupils’ mental health. It’s widely known that children who feel nurtured and safe will not only learn better but feel better too, but it’s sometimes easy to overlook as teachers grapple with the every-day demands of the primary school classroom. 1. Getting to know every child in the…