Child Bereavement UK have produced a reasource to empower teachers and professionals to support children. Follow the link here.
Supporting a bereaved pupil is a source of support and information, with practical guidance, to empower education professionals to support pupils bereaved of someone important to them.
Most grieving pupils do not need a ‘bereavement expert’, they need the support of familiar adults in a secure environment. Schools, just by carrying on with their usual day-to-day activities, while acknowledging the bereavement, can do a huge amount to support a grieving pupil. Bereaved young people tell us that the way their school responds at such a difficult time is something they never forget.
...
The Department for Education have released their guidance to schools and colleges on supporting children and young people with SEND during the reopening of education settings.
The key elements of the guidance is around updating risk assessments and how the phased return to education settings will be managed.
Particular care will be needed in planning for and supporting children and young people with EHC plans to return to their schools and colleges. In the spirit of coproduction, educational settings should contact parents and involve them in decisions about their child who has an EHC plan.Similarly, they should contact and involve young people over 16 who have EHC plans.Schools and colleges will need to ensure that they have the staffing needed to support children and young people at safe ratios. Local authorities will also need to reinstate safe home to school transport arrangements.
Differentiated Return to School
"We recognise that some children and young people with EHC plans will need careful preparation for...
Healthwatch Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are looking for feedback about how the covid19 situation is impacting on you. There have been many temporary changes to the way health care is being delivered in a short space of time to delay the spread of the virus.
The survey will ask you about the following topics:
Information and adviceUsing your GP practiceUsing your pharmacySocial care support Ongoing healthcare Mental health and wellbeing
Follow the link here to fill in online.
...
The NHS Grab and Go guide has been designed in partnership with people with learning disabilities, families and nurses. It gives the information that doctors and nurses will need if you go to hospital because of COVID-19 and, for example, are struggling to breathe.
NHS Covid19 Grab and Go Guidance Notes - this is a guide to help you fill in the Grab and Go document.
NHS Covid19 Grab and Go Form - the form to fill in.
...
The Department for Education has released their statements on how schools, colleges and nurseries can begin to prepare to open to more young people from 1st June. You can read the full press release here.
All of this depends on the infection rate staying low, and will be monitored daily by the government.
The age groups expected to attend school are:
Nursery ReceptionYear 1Year 6
The Government is also asking schools, colleges and sixth-form to offer some face to face support to year 10 and year 12 students in preparation of their exams next academic year.
There is guidance to the education sector that is available for you to read. Some of the changes include:
Reducing the size of classes and keeping children in small groups without mixing with othersStaggered break and lunchtimes, as well as drop offs and pick upsIncreasing the frequency of cleaning, reducing the use of shared items and utilising outdoor space
It's key for parents and carers to understand that there...
Supporting-Individuals-with-Autism-through-Uncertian-Times-Full-PacketDownload
The above document (which you can download for free) has been produced by Karen Hume and the Autism Team at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. It covers 7 key stages to support individuals with ASD:
Support Understanding
Offer opportunities for expression
Prioritize coping and calming skills
Maintain routines
Build new routines
Foster connections (from a distance)
Be aware of changing behaviours
Each of these stages has extensive advice and information on how to implement the support. There are also many examples of various apps and resources to help with this....
Please follow the below link for an extensive FAQ document that the Council for Disabled Children has produced. This may answer many of your questions about the impact of COVID 19 and the closure of schools on you and your family:
https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/sites/default/files/field/attachemnt/FAQs%20-%20Covid-19%20-%20Final.pdf
...
Crisis helpline for vulnerable people
Rutland County Council have a dedicated crisis helpline if you have been impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) and have no one to support you.
The helpline is available if you are following the government’s ‘shielding’ guidance and have concerns about:
getting food
getting your medicines
feeling isolated and you need some support
The crisis helpline is also available if you don’t meet the government’s criteria for ‘extremely vulnerable’ but do need immediate support.
If you are vulnerable, self-isolating, have no one to get you food and medicines and are not in receipt of a government food parcel, please call.
Call the helpline:
T: 01572 729 603
Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm (including bank holidays)
You can find more about changes and information for businesses and those affected by the current coronavirus situation: Rutland County Council COVID-19 Information
(more…)...
We are very aware that these are unprecedented and challenging times. With the changes in education and legislation, there have been lots of questions from parents/carers and professionals. The Special Needs Jungle has provided a series of questions and answers to help you know your rights. (more…)...
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. ACCEPTRead More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
