April 2020

WEBINAR | Young children amidst COVID-19: Caring for the caregivers: practical experiences and resources for parents and caregivers of young children

ARNEC is pleased to host a series of webinars highlighting the important role of early childhood development (ECD) in responding to the unintentional impacts of COVID-19 as countries implement measures to contain the spread of the corona virus. These include ‘lockdown’ measures which meant closure of pre-schools and disruption of ECD services, among other things.

LIVECAST | Holistic Approaches to Early Child Development and Education

64th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society – CIES 2020

During the discussion, representatives from organizations, philanthropies and academia will explore differing perspectives and approaches to whole child or holistic early child development and education. 
 
No registration necessary. 
 

How to join LIVE

UN chief on the effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children

Thursday, April 16, 2020
António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on the effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children (16 April 2020)
 
  • As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the globe, we are seeing an alarming pattern.
  • The poorest and most vulnerable members of society are being hardest hit, both by the pandemic and the response.
  • I am especially concerned about the well-being of the world’s children.
  • Thankfully, children have so far been largely spared from the most severe symptoms of the disease.
  • But their lives are being totally upended.
  • I appeal to families everywhere, and leaders at all levels: protect our children.
  • Today we are launching a report that highlights the risks they face. 

(4:07 / ENG)

Relevant information

  1. Please read the YouTube video metadata.
  2. Read the UN press release, UN chief calls for greater protection for children caught up in COVID-19 crisis.
  3. Read the UN Policy brief: The impact of COVID-19 on children.
  4. Read the UNICEF statement, Don’t let children be the hidden victims of COVID-19 pandemic

WEBINAR | Child Welfare Professionals’ Attending To Risks for Abuse and Neglect During COVID-19: A Guided Reflection

Who Should Attend: Child welfare, foster care & adoption supervisors, directors & administrators; Group home supervisors/directors

Key Issues/Concerns:
  • Supporting staff in their efforts to monitor risk of abuse and neglect for children currently involved in the child welfare system including those residing with family members, those in foster or kinship care and those in congregate care

WEBINAR | Early Childhood Educators’ Attending To Risks for Abuse and Neglect During COVID-19: A Guided Reflection

Who Should Attend: ECE supervisors, program directors and administrators, pedagogical leaders. Key Issues/Concerns:

  • Assessing and addressing risks and signs of abuse and neglect in the early childhood education settings while simultaneously adjusting protocols specific to COVID 19 in these settings
  • Maintaining relationships through virtual contacts when programs are closed and assessing risk through virtual interactions

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

For breaking news and to stay connected, follow us on social media. Sign up to get our E-News delivered straight to your inbox.