Covid-19 Support

COVID-19 Support Tools and Materials from Widgit

With schools closing across the world to help fight the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) we have put together a collection of tools and ready-made materials to help parents, teachers and carers who use symbols to support their children and young people.

We have also worked with experts in the healthcare sector to create a wide range of free accessible health resources for patients and professionals.

We will be adding to this page as new materials become available, so check back for more and keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram channels to find out what’s new.

COVID-19 Widgit SymbolsCOVID-19 Widgit Symbols 2

Education

Back to School Toolkit of materials to support the wider opening of schoolsBack to School Teacher Toolkit
Over 50 pages of free symbol materials to help you prepare and set up your classroom for a new, and socially distanced, academic year. Resources included to help support signage, wayfinding and personal care around a socially distanced school environment as well as visual timetables, emotional and well being supports and range of materials to support communication.
Back to School Toolkit of materials to help parents support their children returning to school.Back to School Parent Toolkit
This free toolkit includes symbol materials to help parents support their children returning to school. Resources include Stories to Help, planners, checklists, reward chards, maths mats and emotional and wellbeing supports to help children talk about how they are feeling
Covid-19 Flashcards and Stories to HelpCovid-19 Flashcards and Stories to Help
This set of resources includes two Stories to Help describing the symptoms of coronavirus and what self-isolating means, along with a set of flashcards. The flashcards can be used to support social distancing and rules, coronavirus symptoms, discuss well being and how individuals are feeling, together with some mindfulness ideas.
Tips for using Widgit Online at HomePractical Tips for Using Widgit Online at Home
Our education specialists will be providing regular tips and advice on how you can use Widgit Online from home both as a parent and teacher.
New coronavirus Widgit SymbolsNew Coronavirus Symbols

We have added a range of new symbols to help you create teaching resources and supports around the subject of Covid-19. These symbols are now live and available to use in Widgit Online. InPrint 4 users can download the latest update free from the support section to access the new symbols.

Click here to see what's new.
Boredom Buster ActivitiesBoredom Busters
A collection of simple fun activities to help pass the time and keep children and young people occupied while they are staying safe at home.
Upset by the NewsUpset by the News
A resource designed to reassure children and adults with a learning difficulty having witnessed or heard upsetting news. New version for coronavirus.

Health

Covid-19 Communication ChartCovid-19 Communication Chart
This symbol board was created to help medical staff to communicate with patients who are critically ill due to Covid-19. Available as a free download in over 30 languages.
Covid-19 Communication ChartArticle: Helping Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients Communicate
Already in use at hospitals across the UK and around the world, the Critical Care Communication Chart is actively supporting individuals during this traumatic and stressful time.
Covid-19 CommuniThe symbol chart developed at Weston General Hospital in collaboration with WidgitArticle: International recognition for Covid-19 Communication Chart
The symbol chart was developed at Weston General Hospital in collaboration with Widgit to help medical staff communicate with critically ill Covid-19 patients.
Coronavirus support resources for children and familiesSheffield Children's NHS Resources for Children and Families
A collection of resources from experts in children’s clinical psychology, speech and language therapy, and emotional wellbeing at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
Washing your hands instructions and posters for children and young adults.Washing Your Hands

Symbol-supported information sheets and posters to start conversations about hand washing and personal hygiene.