As part of Children’s Mental Health Week (7 to 13 February), East Riding Libraries would like people to join them in learning about the Reading Well for Children scheme, which can be used to support children who they work or live with.
The scheme is a booklist of 33 expert-endorsed titles which support children’s mental health and wellbeing.
The list is targeted at children in Key Stage 2 but includes titles aimed at a wide range of reading levels that support less confident readers. It also encourages children to read together with their siblings and carers.
The scheme works by giving teachers, health and social care professionals, parents, guardians, or anyone supporting children and family the chance to recommend helpful reading access to books which are available on the open shelves of all East Riding Libraries, for any member to borrow and reserve. It is free to become a member of the library
full sets of books, which can be made available for loan to schools who subscribe to East Riding Schools’ Library Service.
Councillor Mike Medini, portfolio holder for cultural and leisure assets at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said:
“We are delighted to be offering this scheme, as there is currently an enormous need for quality-assured health and wellbeing information, advice and stories to support children in understanding and managing their mental health and wellbeing.
“A recent study of 10,000 families in the UK suggests that primary school children were much more troubled by lockdown than secondary school pupils, so it is vital people participate in this scheme.”
East Riding Libraries will also be putting on three events in February to raise awareness of the Children’s Week and the Reading Well for Children scheme.
The two launches planned are aimed at professionals working with children to showcase the books and resources the scheme offers. These are:
Twilight launch of Reading Well for Children
Thursday, 10 February, Education Room at The Treasure House, Beverley, half-hour slots available between 4-6pm, refreshments available.
Attendees can learn about the scheme through a short presentation, insight into some of the books, access to free resources, and a chance to ask questions and network with others in attendance. Booking recommended
To book please contact (01482) 392750 or email Beverley.Library@eastriding.gov.uk
Webinar launch of Reading Well for Children
Thursday, 24 February, 4pm (for a 4.15pm start) via Microsoft Teams.
Attendees can learn about the scheme through a short presentation, insight into some of the books, access to free resources, and a chance to ask questions and network with others in the webinar. Booking essential.
To book, please register via https://www.eastridinglibraries.co.uk/whats-on/?entry=beverley_library_24022022_1600
There is also a Family Yoga Storytime in February aimed at children and their parents or guardians.