SEND - Local offer

BBC Newsround has a comprehensive section on coronavirus with text and video guidance that focusing on tips if a child is worried, how to wash their hands and what self-isolation means.

Covibook – is a short book that tells a story to support and reassure children under the age of 7. It is an invitation for families to discuss the full range of emotions arising from the current situation. It is not a source of scientific information, rather it encourages children to talk about their emotions and understand the situation around them. Available in 18 languages.

Hello I’m a Virus – is a social story that explains the symptoms of Coronavirus for children and how to stay safe.

Coronavirus Story

By ELSA-Support

 

My Story About Pandemics and the Coronavirus

By Carol Grey

This is a social story about coronavirus and pandemics, it uses large print pictures and provides contextual information about pandemics and viruses in general.

Talking to Kids about Coronavirus – this article explains how to talk to children so that it prevents them worrying.

https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

 

Parenting in the time of Covid-19

These downloadable sheets help parents too constructively communicate with their children during this time of confinement. There are tips for parents to cover planning one to one time, staying positive, creating a daily routine, avoiding bad behaviour, managing stress and talking about CVID-9.

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/healthy-parenting

 

Helping Children cope with stress during the 2019 –nCoV outbreak – PDF download

https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/helping-children-cope-with-stress- print.pdf?sfvrsn=f3a063ff_2

 

British Psychological Society – advice to schools, parents and carers to help children through the uncertainty of school closures.

https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/bps-offers-advice-schools-parents-and-carers-help-children-through-uncertainty

Highlights the importance of talking to children about Coronavirus

https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/bps-highlights-importance-talking-children-about-coronavirus

 

Incredible Years – Special Download Keeping calm and Providing Supportive Parenting during the Coronavirus and home activities for Children.

http://www.incredibleyears.com/parents-teachers/articles-for-parents/

 

Place2B – A guide to helping parents answer questions from their children and to support family wellbeing.

https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and- blogs/2020/march/coronavirus-information-for-children/

 

Young Minds – talking to your children about Coronavirus and 10 tips from the Parents Helpline to support family wellbeing

https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child- about-coronavirus/

Cosmic Kids Yoga

https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

 

Headspace – Meditation for Kids

https://www.headspace.com/meditation/kids

National Autistic Society – guidance and helpline for parents’, young people and staff.

https://www.autism.org.uk/services/nas- schools/vanguard/news/2020/march/coronavirus-(covid-19)-advice.aspx

 

Mencap - Easy Read guide to Coronavirus  https://www.mencap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-03/Information%20about%20Coronavirus%20ER%20SS2.pdf

 

The Autism Education – A social story

A social story about coronavirus that has a good level of specificity about the effects of social distancing e.g. not being able to go to favourite places.

https://theautismeducator.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Corona-Virus-Free-Printable-Updated-2-The-Autism-Educator-.pdf

 

CarersUK - Guidance for carers

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/health/looking- after-your-health/coronavirus-covid-19

 

Amaze - information pack for parents

 https://amazesussex.org.uk/faqs-about-the- coronavirus-for-parent-carers-of-children-with-send-brighton-hove/

 

Public Health England have produced an easy read version of their  Advice on the coronavirus for places of education. You can download it  here.

 

Information for those struggling with OCD

https://www.ocduk.org/ocd-and-coronavirus-survival-tips/

 

General information for young people about managing their mental health

https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/

 

Information for those with sensory difficulties who struggle with handwashing

https://www.sensoryintegration.org.uk/News/8821506

Story massage have put together a free resource booklet of 36 stories, email them to be sent a copy: mary@storymassage.co.uk

 

Pete Wells has some raucous free sensory stories available on his website - and the podcast is well worth a listen too!

https://sensorystoriespodcast.com/free-special-stories/

 

Pete's home learning kit

 https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y3ni3ymgtlbrndd/AABDqPQS9fopyDllT9VnFlnWa?dl=0&fbclid= IwAR1y_qXgQoSlG3gn3493UujII0KRN-_12R-QByln7opkvJoPac-QQixKAtc

 

The Sensory Projects has project packs for inclusive learning http://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/free-educational-resources and also some simple sensory games to play

http://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/guides

 

The Sensory Dispensary have activities available to download from TES SEN website

https://www.tes.com/member/Sensory_Dispensary

 

Access Art resources

https://www.accessart.org.uk/art-resources-for-home/

 

Home learning packs from Ashfield school

https://www.ashfield.leicester.sch.uk/blue- pathway/?fbclid=IwAR1B_MRLWSjB_kwtyHOeLBZnG2kHwynPs1R_YCyoUn9mB5fU_q2S21Hs6Pg

 

Soundabout are offering live online inclusive music sessions

https://www.facebook.com/SoundaboutUK/

 

Inclusive Teach activities

 https://inclusiveteach.com/2019/05/13/the-a-z-of-sensory- learning-activities/

 

Music apps and interactive resources (and even some online lessons)

https://www.facebook.com/GardenOfMusicOrg/photos/a.453328838205953/1287059384832890/

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Clicker - accessible word processing

https://www.cricksoft.com/uk/clicker/clicker-at-home

 

Interactive computer activities from Bridgend School

https://sites.google.com/bridgend.ac.uk/alnhomeschool

 

Riverside home school resources

https://www.riversideschool.org.uk/page/?title=Coronavirus%20Home%20Resources&pid=2

35&fbclid=IwAR0oXXYaTZ1iu3DEuphLBJRVWQTb52U1FXio6N9cF0iDrepic1dWe2hNLxs

 

Inclusive sensory discovery pack for Shakespeare's The Tempest

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/p7xqeg7x8h0do3r/AAAYQ_hmj7STmQ3HuHdQG3UXa?dl=0&f bclid=IwAR34E3UlV4vcZvggteQpnT7MiKuzD19sPlnQVmAOcB0MxiDeP7Gjki673ts

 

31 pages of activity ideas for special school learners (download at the bottom of the page)

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnx0aGVzZW5zb3J5cHJvamVjdHN8Z3g6MzYyMTU2M2JlZjI3MDdkZQ

 

Bank of resources from the Northern Ireland curriculum

http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/curriculum_microsite/TSPC/getting_started/sen/activities_res ources.asp

 

Greenside sensory stories

http://www.greenside.herts.sch.uk/Creative/SensoryStories/SensoryStories.html?fbclid=IwA R1EaTSk2mu633RKq_wmwPCR9tJ6birjNkm6q7r4RIB9EsVTyQfdmJNMWCA

 

Sensory and messy play activities for children with additional needs

https://www.empoweringlittleminds.co.uk/resources-1?fbclid=IwAR2AInVCXXW_ZMOg4I3Xdynlze8fEwmRnUXe2b8i1rivmM17eSb1D9RpCuc

 

Website and activity ideas

https://twitter.com/teachPMLD/status/1240369135885975554/photo/1

 

50 sensory learning activities

https://inclusiveteach.com/2020/03/20/150-sensory-learning-ideas/

 

Activities including sensory and massage stories themed for the time of year

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2f48mlkqn0ylgiz/AADgTFXcby2aHw1E085- KJ6Pa/Home%20learing%20pack?dl=0&subfolder_nav_tracking=1

 

Positive Eye Ideas Machine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDuVfdg32NY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR34AI4hEM

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Ways to learn through play

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpkztoFHIgP4jpJDKWNWaHA

GoNoodle - videos designed to get kids moving. https://www.gonoodle.com/

 

Seusville - lot of activities, crafts and games based on the world of Dr Seuss

Children:  https://www.seussville.com/ Parents:  https://www.seussville.com/parents/

 

Thinking games - this website has links to a whole host of games designed to improve logical thinking skills

https://allinonehomeschool.com/thinking/

 

Highlights Kids - a popular US magazine for children, this site has lots of ideas for craft activities, recipes and an 'explore' section covering science questions and experiments https://www.highlightskids.com/

 

Art for Kids Hub - this Youtube channel shows you how to draw a variety of things from animals to cartoon characters and even cars https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5XMF3Inoi8R9nSI8ChOsdQ

 

The Imagination Tree

Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest. https://theimaginationtree.com/

 

The MET Office

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learn-about/met-office-for-schools

RSPB - activities

https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-kids/games-and-activities/activities/

 

Paw Print Badges – Free challenge packs and other downloads. Indoor and outdoor.

https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk/

 

Early years

 

Chat Play Read

https://small-talk.org.uk/

 

Tiny Happy People

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people

@bbctinyhappypeople

 

Early Movers

www.earlymovers.org.uk

 

Hungry Little Minds

https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/

 

World stories

https://www.kidsout.org.uk/what-we-do/world-stories/

 

Cbeebies Radio – Listening activities

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio

Ted Ed – Stay Curious

https://ed.ted.com/

 

FlashAcademy - FlashAcademy is an app that helps EAL students learn English from over 45 home languages, MFL students with 12 foreign languages and students with low literacy with our English to English lessons.

https://flashacademy.com/resources

 

Twinkl - free home learning booklets from EYFS through to GCSE, you can download them here:

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/extra-subjects-parents/school-closures-category-free- resources-parents/school-closures-free-resources-parents

 

Oxford Owl - free e-books for ages 3-11, and range of how-to videos for maths. They also have a parents’ page which explains how spelling and grammar is taught in schools. If you ever wondered what a 'fronted adverbial' was, here's your chance to find out! https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/

 

Discovery Education - English, Maths & Science activities for KS1 & KS2 and also a section on coding

https://www.discoveryeducation.co.uk/free-resources

 

Scholastic - this US company have put together 20 days of cross-curricular projects to work through at home. The correct grade will need to be selected to match the UK year group:

- PreK and Kindergarten = Reception and Year 1

- Grades 1 & 2 = Year 2 and 3

- Grades 3-5 = Years 4, 5 and 6

- Grades 6+ = Year 7 onwards https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

 

BBC Bitesize - videos, quizzes and games covering the entire curriculum for primary, secondary and post-16 students

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

 

Topmarks - collection of educational games covering all topics https://www.topmarks.co.uk/

 

Toy Theater - Educational online games https://toytheater.com/

 

Chatterpack - a list of home Ed resources https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/resources-list-for-home-learning

 

Teachit Primary - resources and games to print for English, Maths, Science and Foundation subjects. Sign up for an account is required to download the free resources. https://www.teachitprimary.co.uk/

 Teachit also have a range of resources for secondary school students. The website address is teachit + topic name e.g. English would be www.teachitenglish.co.uk, Languages https://www.teachitlanguages.co.uk/

 

British Council – Resources for English language learning https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find

 

Oxford Owl for Home - Primary

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/

 

Smart videos for curious minds of all ages: The Kids Should See This

https://thekidshouldseethis.com/

 

Crash Course – YouTube videos on many different topics

https://thecrashcourse.com/

 

Phonics

 

Teach your monster to read

https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/

 

Phonics Play - phonics games which follow the Letters & Sounds phonics programme. Pick the phase the child is currently on using the menu at the side.

Phonics Play is currently free for all users during the school closure period. Username: march20

Password: home

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/

 

Literacy

 

Storyline Online - a catalogue of videos featuring celebrities reading children's stories

https://www.storylineonline.net/

 

Unite for literacy - a US online library which provides free access to over 400 original picture books

https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/

 

Maths

 

CoolMath4Kids - interactive games covering the four operations (+ - x ÷) and fractions https://www.coolmath4kids.com/

 

Pet Bingo - an app for practising the four operations, children get to earn pets and care for them

Apple:  https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pet-bingo-by-duck-duck-moose/id726307725

Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckmoosedesign.pb&hl=en_GB

 

Snappy Maths - maths worksheets for quick mental arithmetic sessions, like doubles &

halves, number bonds and times tables http://snappymaths.com/

 

Science

 

Science Museum Group - Videos, activities and facts on lots of different science topics for all key stages

https://learning-resources.sciencemuseum.org.uk/

 

Science for Kids - A New Zealand based site with lots of science experiments and games for kids

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

 

Switch Zoo - the idea started from creating new animals by switching parts, includes lots of information about habitats, biomes, feeding animals and animal sounds https://www.switchzoo.com/

 

Mystery Science

https://mysteryscience.com/

 

Crest Awards – Science awards that can be completed at home https://www.crestawards.org/
 

Topics (History, Geography, Art)

Virtual museum tours

https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours

 

https://hellogiggles.com/news/museums-with-virtual-tours/

Big History Project - Secondary https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home

 

National Geographic Kids - covering animals, science, history & geography, a website full of fascinating facts.

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/

 

3D Geography - free paper templates for making models, plus lots of geography information and resources

https://www.3dgeography.co.uk/

 

Geography Games

https://world-geography-games.com/world.html

 

National Geographic Kids – Activities and quizzes

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/

 

Computing

 

Tynker - marketed as 'coding for kids', this website is currently offering free access to its premium content

https://www.tynker.com/

 

Code.org - founders of the 'Hour of code' tutorials, this website offers computer science courses for students from reception through to A-level

https://code.org/learn

 

iDEA Awards - Digital award scheme that can be completed online https://idea.org.uk/
 

Computer programming
 

Blockly

https://blockly.games/

 

Scratch

https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/

 

Languages

 

Duolingo - a free platform for learning languages. You can learn from a computer, or download the app.

https://www.duolingo.com/

Like all services we are exploring new ways of working during this period of time. Our focus is to continue to support schools, settings and families to ensure that the needs of our sensory impaired children are met.  This is some of what we are doing:

Contact with schools, settings and families

All the team are in regular contact with families and schools over this period of time.  We are setting up online support for learning through Microsoft Teams to support activities directed from schools for children to complete at home.

• We are contacting schools to enhance the accessibility of any materials they are requiring CYP to complete at home.
• If schools need advice around the accessibility of these materials for sensory impaired children please contact your ToD or QTVI who will offer support.
• If children do not have activities to complete we can signpost families to relevant and accessible materials they can engage with at home. This is being facilitated through a weekly SIS update to families on the Local Offer
• We are offering guidance to families around technology being used to support communication during this period of time.

Most importantly we continue to offer regular contact with carers to offer a ‘listening ear’ at a time when many families feel isolated and vulnerable.  Our Social Inclusion Facilitators are supporting this work.

Statutory Duties

SIS will continue to fulfil its statutory duties where required:

• Attendance at any virtual annual review and completing submissions for EHCP processes.
• Ensuring reports and other documentation are in place for annual reviews.
• Link with parents to support parental/child or young person submissions as required.
• Links with other authorities, SEND and schools to ensure needs of children or young people are being met.
• Support of LAC and guidance to independent schools as required.

Hearing and Vision Needs

Sensory impairment can cause barriers to learning and lead to social isolation.  During this period of time we are ensuring that hearing and vision needs continue to be met through:

• Online support with hearing aid technician / ICT officer for child/young person at home and settings
• Online resources and technical support through Local Offer (Click Here)
• Weekly online meeting with SATH Audiology department to discuss cases / issues to address
• Hearing aid repairs/manufacturing are continuing through new agreed pathways.

If families have concerns around a child’s hearing or vision they can contact their relevant team member at SIS and these can be addressed directly by the Educational Audiologist with ENT and Ophthalmology.

• New referrals continue to be processed through online meeting with ENT / Ophthalmology.  If schools have concerns about a child that is not known to SIS they should be referred by families in the normal way for a hearing or vision test through their GP.

We are all learning as we go along in this process and if schools have any enquiries please contact the Joint Team Leaders Graham Groves (graham.groves@telford.gov.uk) or Theresa Robinson (theresa.robinson@telford.gov.uk) or the ToD/ QTVI assigned to your school.

Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Beam – Phone-based support

Over the last 2 weeks we have been working on how we can continue to provide support for the young people who access our drop-in services. 

From 2nd April 2020, Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Beam will be offering a call-back telephone service.

Please note that we are not offering a crisis or instant response service.

The support being offered is purely phone-based.  We cannot provide support via email, text/messaging apps or on video calling platforms. 

Accessing call-back support:

Young people can email us at AskBeam@childrenssociety.org.uk asking for support.  Once they have emailed, an automatic response will ask for some more information.  When this has been completed, a team member will contact them to discuss what help they need, and when the best time would be for a practitioner to call them.

Calls will be booked in with our practitioners within our usual drop-in times.

Accessing support without a call back:

Where a young person does not want to talk but still needs some support, they can still contact us via AskBeam@childrenssociety.org.uk.  We can send details of online resources, information and apps which can offer support.

Information for Professionals:

You can signpost any young people who you feel would benefit from knowing more about this offer to our website https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/beam/coronavirus.

You can also pass on the details as to how they get in touch with us.  Please ask the young person to contact us via AskBeam@childrenssociety.org.uk. 

We won’t be able to contact young people unless the request for contact from our service has come from the young person or their parent/carer.

For all young people who are aged 13 and under, their parent/carer will need to make a request on the young person’s behalf.

As with our face to face drop-ins, the young person should want to engage with us, and be able to do so over the phone. 

Information for Parents/carers:

If you feel your child(ren)/young person would benefit from our support, please take a look at our website https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/beam/coronavirus.

For young people aged 13+ please ask them to contact us via AskBeam@childrenssociety.org.uk. 

For young people who are aged 13 and under, you will need to contact us on their behalf via AskBeam@childrenssociety.org.uk.

As with our face to face drop-ins, the young person should want to engage with us, and be able to do so over the phone.

We will continue to innovate and adapt as we need to. This is an enormous effort from every corner of The Children’s Society to ensure we can continue to offer support to the children and young people we work with.  For more information about how our charity is working at the moment, or to donate to our emergency Coronavirus appeal, please go to our website at https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/

BEAM Covid-19 Information and Support Leaflet

Child Development:
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/Elective-Home-Education/Documents/Childs-Brain.pdf	Child’s Brain This link will take you to information about promoting early years’ development.
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/Elective-Home-Education/Documents/Teenagers-Brain.pdf	The Teenage Brain As above but with a focus on teenage development.
Elective Home Education support:
http://www.electivehomeeducationservice.co.uk/	Elective Home Education Service. A range of printable resources covering all key stages and subject areas.
https://education-everywhere.weebly.com/#	Education Everywhere Supporting parent led education
https://educationotherwise.org/	Education Otherwise Support and guidance for parents electing to educate their children at home
https://www.homeschooling-ideas.com/free-homeschool-curriculum.html	Home Schooling Range of ideas and resources for children at all key stages
https://www.facebook.com/groups/302455799952156/	Closed support group for home educators
https://www.home-education.org.uk/forums.htm	Access to EHE forums
http://educationalfreedom.org.uk/	Shows venues nationwide that offer discounts to home educators
https://freddiesmummyuk.com/homeschooling-websites-uk/	Good links and information from a mum with
Learning across the curriculum:
http://www.familylearning.org.uk/	Family Learning Resources and guidance to support family learning and promote development
http://www.schoolsnet.com/	Schools Net Has primary and secondary resources, including revision support
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/	Primary Resources Printable resources for children at primary phase.
https://www.teachitprimary.co.uk/	Teach It Primary As above
http://primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/	Woodlands Junior School Help for homework includes some useful links (Primary)
http://projectbritain.com/	Woodlands Junior School As above but focus on British life and culture includes some useful links (Primary)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/secondary/zkqp47h	Free BBC video resources KS1-4 in range of subject areas
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize	BBC Bitesize Support and guidance for students through Key Stages 1-4 and beyond.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround	Newsround Keeping young people up-to-date with current affairs
https://www.tes.com/	TES Range of educational resources. To access resources you will need to register. Registration is free.
http://www.cleavebooks.co.uk/trol/	CleaveBooks Resources for basic materials
http://www.free-teaching-resources.co.uk/lesson-ideas/english/index.html	Free Teaching Resources Resources for Early Years to KS4 across all subject areas
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/	Twinkl Range of resources and work sheets for children at all key stages
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Default.aspx	Tops Marks Games and activities in a range of subjects across all key stages
https://www.khanacademy.org/	Free on-line learning tools across a range of subjects
https://www.learndirect.com/funding-options/free-english-maths	Courses for maths and English functional skills
https://www.tts-group.co.uk/home+learning+activities.html	Free printable learning packs to download and print out. Suitable for KS1-4
https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/free-count-objects-to-100-year-2-place-value-learning-video-clip/	Primary resources with video clips
https://www.home-education.org.uk/resources-educational.htm	Links to a range of free educational resources
https://www.thoughtco.com/free-homeschool-resources-4151635	American site but with links and tips on how to home school for free
https://www.mumsnet.com/swearsby/best-online-learning-resources	Sites recommended by Mumsnet. Includes free to use and sites available for subscribers (includes discount codes).
English language development:
http://more.starfall.com/?t=253341295&y=1	Starfall Support and resources to support early reading
https://www.teachitenglish.co.uk/	Teach It English resources for KS3 and above
https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/index	Young Writers Includes tutorials and competitions to support children’s writing development
http://www.kber.co.uk/	Kber Support for literacy
https://readingagency.org.uk/children/practitioners-guides/chatterbooks-resources/chatterbooks-resources.html	Chatterbooks Range of resources to support reading
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/	British Council Quizzes, games and worksheets for teaching English
https://literacytrust.org.uk/	National literacy Trust General support for English development
https://clpe.org.uk/library-and-resources	Primary literacy support with a range of free resources and information
Maths development:
http://mathszone.co.uk/	Maths Zone Range of maths games and resources
https://www.themathsfactor.com/	The Maths Factor – this offers a free trial period. There is a fee but this may be reduced for parents who are home educating.
http://www.tsm-resources.com/	TSM resources Secondary maths resources
Science development:
https://www.jamesdysonfoundation.com/	The James Dyson Foundation Includes free resources and challenge cards.
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/	Science Kids Range of experiments, quizzes and worksheets
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/	Natural History Museum Information and resources
ICT resources:
http://www.teach-ict.com/	Teach ICT KS3 and above resources
Modern foreign languages:
https://www.duolingo.com/	Dualingo Learn a language. Range of languages and levels of commitment to select from
History resources:
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/	History Learning Site Range of topics and printable resources
http://www.thinkinghistory.co.uk/index.php	Thinking History Resources from KS1-KS4
http://www.shropshirehistory.org.uk/ht	Discover Shropshire Local history and ideas for days out
Art development:
http://www.thetoymaker.com/	The Toy Box Ideas for promoting arts and crafts
On-line safety:
https://www.childnet.com/resources/kia/	Know It All Resources for primary and secondary pupils to raise awareness of on-line safety
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/	Think U Know Educational programme from CEOP
Bullying:
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/types-bullying/	Childline – Bullying Support and guidance for parents and students.
SEN support:
http://www.he-special.org.uk/	Support group for parents of children with SEN
https://www.winslowresources.com/	Link to supplier of books, games and resources for children with a range of SEN needs
https://theplaydoctors.co.uk/free-resources/	Resources for children with SEN – including some free resources to download and print out
https://do2learn.com/	Free resources to support social skills and behaviour regulation
http://ehe-sen.org.uk/	General information and guidance for children with SEN
https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/about/	Autism West Midlands Resources and guidance
Assessment and exams:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/exams-administration/exams-guidance/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes	AQA Includes past exam papers and mark schemes to support assessment
https://www.ocr.org.uk/	OCR Includes past exam papers and mark schemes to support assessment
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html	Pearson Includes past exam papers and mark schemes to support assessment
https://getrevising.co.uk/	Get Revising Support for GCSE exam preparation. Includes past papers and support for revision
https://www.sats-papers.co.uk/	SATs tests – free to download
Other useful sites:
http://www.educationista.com/article/home-education-discounts/	Educationists – provides information about discounted activities and visits for home educators.

PHE mental health and wellbeing guidance – includes a section about autistic people

The National Autistic Society Coronavirus information – for updates and advice for autistic adults and children

Autistica – ‘My Ways to Cope’ information about managing through the outbreak

Exception to the once a day exercise rule for medical need – this is particularly important for those who need to exercise outside more than once a day as part of their care plan

Social stories about Coronavirus from Books Beyond Words

PHE easy read version of coronavirus guidance:

• general information about Coronavirus and how to stop the spread of it
• handwashing
• keeping your mind and body well
• keeping away from other people - new rules from 23rd March
• advice about staying at home 
• 'shielding' - advice for people who are most likely to be very poorly if they get Coronavirus.

Exception to the once a day exercise rule for medical need – particularly important for those who need to exercise outside more than once a day as part of their care plan

• Easy read Coronavirus posters from Photosymbols
• A set of easy read Coronavirus resources from Mencap
• A Coronavirus hub hosted by Learning Disability England – keeping people connected
• An easy read copy of the 'shielding' letter that was sent out to people most likely to be very poorly if they get Coronavirus, from NHS England

Health Information

https://www.podstelford.org/covid-19-health-information-and-links/

Education

https://www.podstelford.org/covid-19-education-information-and-links/

Social Care

https://www.podstelford.org/covid-19-social-care-and-links/

Mental Health & Wellbeing

https://www.podstelford.org/covid-19-mental-health-wellbeing-links/

Activities

https://www.podstelford.org/covid-19-activities-and-links/

General Information

https://www.podstelford.org/covid-19-general-information/

Contact: 

Phone number: 01952 458047

Email: info@podstelford.org

Free and impartial support for children and young people aged 0-25 years with special educational needs and disabilities and their parent/carers

Call 01952 457176

COVID-19: guidance for residential care, supported living and home care – guidance for support staff and care settings, including use of PPE

DHSC guidance for those who provide unpaid care to family and friends

Managing capacity and demand within inpatient and community mental health, learning disabilities and autism services from NHS England – for local authorities who are operating teams that include health staff

Social care provider resilience during COVID-19: guidance to commissioners from the Local Government Association

Responding to COVID-19: the ethical framework for adult social care 

Letter from NHSE making clear that blanket DNACPR notices should not be used and advice about the frailty scale for people with learning disabilities – to support equal access to health care

Advice for families of people with severe learning disabilities - a set of information from the Challenging Behaviour Foundation  

We will be going back to school sometime - Social Story