“Parenting in a Pandemic”

“Parenting in a Pandemic”

The Centre for Fun and Families (CFF) have a range of services to help parents and carers that live in Leicester City during these strange times. Are you struggling to manage your children's behaviour​? If you are a parent/carer of a 3-11 year old and live in Leicester City they have a 7 week online programme to help.If your young person aged 11-16 is struggling because of the pandemic (behaviour, communication, relationship or mental health issues) they have a 4x 1 hour online programme you can both attend to help you through these challenges together. This programme is open to residents of Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland.  Both programmes are FREE and you can find out more by visiting their website. Visit the CFF ...
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Easy Read Guide to the Coronavirus Test

Guidance for families on the door-to-door testing for COVID19 have been made available by Leicester City Council. Don’t be afraid to ask to see I.D. All of their community teams will have either a Leicester City Council or NHS ID badge that they can show to you. If you are in any doubt whatsoever, please don’t be afraid to establish contact with the City Council on 0116 4542300. There is information available on the Council’s website here:  https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council/coronavirus/coronavirus-in-leicester-latest-news/ ***Community testers will NEVER ask for any money when discussing COVID testing. If someone claiming to be a community volunteer makes any request for money, it should be reported to the police immediately*** Community volunteers will wherever possible and depending on the location they are in, encourage members of the public to go to a nearby mobile testing unit, or help them book a test online, or offer a home testing kit. EASY READ Covid19 TestDownload If undertaking a home test, completed home tests will be...
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Resources for Children on COVID-19

As we all start preparing for children to return to school in September, you might find some of these resources useful: "While We Can't Hug" by Faber and FaberHedgehog and Tortoise want to give each other a great big hug, but they're not allowed to touch. From the creators of the internationally adored The Hug, Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar, they are thrilled to bring you a new story: While We Can't Hug."Dave the Dog is Worried about Coronavirus" This book aims to open up the conversation about coronavirus and some of the things they might be hearing about it and provide truthful information in a reassuring and child friendly manner."COVIBook" A short book to support and reassure children, under the age of 7, regarding the COVID-19. This book is an invitation for families to discuss the full range of emotions arising from the current situation. It is available in 16 languages, including: English, Polish, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese."My Story About Pandemics...
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Supporting a Bereaved Child

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. ...
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NHS Grab and Go

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. ...
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Disabled Children: A Legal Handbook (Council for Disabled Children)

Disabled Children: A Legal Handbook (3rd Edition) is available from the Council for Disabled Children for free. Disabled Children: a legal handbook is an authoritative yet accessible guide to the legal rights of disabled children and their families in England. The authors expertly navigate the many, often overlapping, sources of law, explaining the difference between what public bodies must do to support disabled children and that which they may do. Every chapter is available as a PDF download at the bottom of the page. This is a great resource that can back up your understanding of your rights (and your childs). You can get in touch with us if you have questions or require more information. We understand that the world of SEN/D and the legal frameworks can be very overwhelming, and it is our job to support you in a manageable fashion. ...
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