City of Wolverhampton Council – Coronavirus Advice and Information
The City of Wolverhampton Council, the NHS in Wolverhampton and Public Health England are working together to stop the spread of the coronavirus and to keep residents up to date with key national guidance and local information.
Coronavirus advice and Information
Local Offer – Coronavirus Advice
Coronavirus Advice and Information and Guides in BSL and Other Languages
Easy Read Document – Staying Alert and Safe
City of Wolverhampton Council Educational Psychology Service
The City of Wolverhampton Council Educational Psychology Service is committed to supporting children, families and schools during the Covid-19 pandemic. The link below provides an overview of support that you can access from us and resources available online.
Coronavirus Advice and Support for Families
City of Wolverhampton Council – Specialist Learning Support – SEND Snapshot (activities for children and young people with SEND
SEND Snapshot – home learning 1
SEND Snapshot – home learning 2
Wolverhampton Outreach Service
Wolverhampton Outreach Team’s Home Learning Page. Here you will find advice on how to support your child with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) in learning at home.
GOV UK
Guidance for Educational Settings
Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
List of online education resources for home education
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on vulnerable children and young people
Coronavirus (COVID-19): SEND risk assessment guidance
Admision Appeals for School Places
Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus outbreak
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – APPS and GAMES
(Apps must be downloaded onto a compatible device)
Brain Parade A visual instruction app, including flash cards and picture-choosing games, for children with autism and special needs.
HelpKidzLearn A collection of games and resources designed for a range of educational needs and stages. It includes provision for school closure.
Sensory App House Ltd A range of apps are available for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). All are interactive and many do not require significant coordination abilities.
Visuals2Go An all-in-one app created to support people with communication and learning difficulties. For verbal and non-verbal learners. Flash cards and picture-choosing games, for children with autism and special needs.
Activity and Play
BBC Bitesize has lots of special educational needs and disability resources and activities to assist with the lockdown period.
Take a look at the Parents Toolkit SEND
BBC Newsround – Painting Rocks
BBC CBeebies – Tree Fu Tom -Developing movement skills and helping children with dyspraxia
Cosmic Kids Yoga – Yoga Mindfulness and Relaxation for Kids
Huggle Pets in the Community – to help motivate, inspire & empower people struggling with mental health & support children with SEND via animal assisted therapy
The Open Theatre Company uses nonverbal physical theatre to collaborate with Young People with Learning Disabilities, creating quality art which reflects and celebrates their unique creativity.
Save the Children has introduced The Den – A virtual den to support parents and children during lockdown.
Variety Children’s Charity – improves the lives of disabled children and young people and children living in poverty.
Free kits to support children with sensory needs at home
WV Active – Aim to keep people as active as possible following the outbreak of Covid-19 with home workouts page for our members to enjoy.
Virtual Squad – SEND ACTIVITIES
Wolverhampton Virtual Squad has a list of organisations offering online activities for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Wolverhampton Music Service– Instrumental tutorials prepared by WMS staff including Brass, Woodwind, Strings, Percussion, Guitars and Ukelele during school closures
The Way Youth Zone – Activities and support from home
Zebra Access providing support for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Coronavirus – Covid-19 Information, Advice and Support
Beyond Words Books – Empowers people through pictures. Free e-books on Coronavirus related Information
British Psychology Society – Works to raise awareness of the ways in which psychology has a positive impact on the world.
Child Mind Institute – Communicating with Children
Child Mind Institute – Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus
Childline – A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything.
There’s a lot of information about Coronavirus in the news. Find out what it is and what to do if you’re worried
Contact – Information for families with Disabled Children
All the most important information you need in one place.
Council for Disabled Children – COVID-19 Support and Guidance
A list of resources and guidance about coronavirus to share with parent carers, children & young people and education, health and social care practitioners.
CDC is collating FAQs on SEND support during the Coronavirus pandemic. Here you can view current and past versions
The Disabled Children’s Partnership – A coalition of more than 70 organisations campaigning for improved health and social care for disabled children, young people and their families
Doctors of the World – Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for patients in 43 languages
Doctors of the World coronavirus-information
Doctors of the World coronavirus video & advice
WCC Flu Fighters – Flu Fighters Nurse with Coronavirus advice for children
Coronavirus Advice for children
Full Fact – Facts on Coronavirus
The Incredible Years – Keeping Calm and Providing Supportive Parenting During the Coronavirus
Articles for parentSupportive Parenting during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Makaton – Offers a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.
Free resources to explain Coronavirus and how to stay safe
Mencap – The voice of Learning Disability – Information about Coronavirus
MIND – Wellbeing and Mental Health
Information & support about coronavirus and your wellbeing
Manuela Molina has written a ‘Covibook’ to support and reassure children from ages 2-7 in different languages about Coronavirus.
NSPCC
Whether you’re working from home with your kids for the first time or supporting children with anxiety due to coronavirus, the NSPCC has got tips and advice for you.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and support for parents and carers
NASEN – (National Association for Special Educational Needs) is a membership charity organisation that supports all education practitioners.
Important information and FAQ’s
Opening Doors resources – Plan for staying safe and staying in. An easy read guide
Photosymbols
Posters relating to Coronavirus
Place2be Improving children’s mental health
Helpful Coronavirus information to answer questions from children
SWAN UK (syndromes without a name) – Coronavirus Advice Hub
Talking Mats an east read version of social distancing recommendations:
Coronavirus easy read document
WellChild is the national UK children’s charity making it possible for children and young people with exceptional health needs to be cared for at home instead of hospital, wherever possible.
Coronavirus Advice and Support
World Health Organisation – Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public Healthy Parenting
Young Minds – Communicating with children
Talking to your Child about Coronavirus
Education Resources
Autism Training and Consultancy – Resources during the Coronavirus outbreak including a “Rainbow day poster” and “Stay at home visuals”
Autism Training and Consultancy – Resources during the Coronavirus outbreak including a “Rainbow day poster” and “Stay at home visuals”
BBC Bitesize – Online help with homework, revision and learning supplying free videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes by level and subject.
BBC Bitesize has a home learning support platform. There are resources for all age groups designed to assist learning at home. There are lots of special educational needs and disability resources and activities to assist with the lockdown period too.
How Bitesize will support you while you’re learning from home
The Natural History Museum – Offering a virtual self-guided tour of the galleries, an interactive experience and audio guides narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
Nurse Dotty Books – Facebook Page and Book – Dave the Dog is worried about coronavirus
Oxford Owl – Help your child to learn at home Discover expert advice, educational resources and free eBooks to support children’s learning at home, from Oxford University Press
The Sensory Projects run on the principle that with the right knowledge and a little creativity inexpensive items can become effective sensory tools for inclusion.
The Sensory Projects Covid19 resources
The Story Massage Programme offers a fun and interactive way of combining the creativity of story with the benefits of positive touch. Everyone can join in, whatever age or ability.
TES for Schools – Coronavirus: 101 free resources for home learning
Twinkl – Access to a wealth of homeschooling resources designed by teachers for children learning from home.
Home School / Home Education Learning Resources
Wolverhampton Libraries – The library is still available online. The BorrowBox app means you can access eBooks and eAudiobooks from home.
Wolverhampton Libraries Facebook Page
Health
Include Me Too – Video and documents to help if a disabled child, young person or adult needs to go into hospital.
Resource Pack:
- COVID 19 Hospital Communication Passport
- COVID 19 History Sheet
- All About Me Communication Passport
- All About Me Communication Passport Additional Resources
- All About Me Communication Passport Contents
NHS – Advice on Coronavirus
NHS – Coronavirus Covid-19 Conditions
Mental Health
ADHD Foundation – The Neurodiversity Charity – Self-Isolation from school schedule for home – Daily schedule routine
The Anti-Bullying Alliance has produced some advice on helping situations on Restorative Thinking and Positive Relationships: preventing and managing conflict
BBC Bitesize – Online help with homework, revision and learning supplying free videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes by level and subject.
Find out how to stay calm in the Childline Calm Zone
Healthwatch
The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Healthwatch has produced seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.
Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?
NHS – Mental Well Being while staying at home
Think Ninja – specialist online provider of mental health and neuro-developmental services.
The Think Ninja page has updated self-help knowledge and skills to children and young people (10-18 years old) who may be experiencing increased anxiety and stress during the crisis.
Support
Challenging Behaviour Foundation – Supporting the lives of people with severe learning disabilities – Free to watch DVDs published online
Information sheets and dvds online
Child Bereavement UK – Supporting children
Cruse Bereavement Care – Dealing with bereavement and grief
Essex Chambers Coronavirus Act 2020 – Social Care and SEND Guidance Note
KOOTH – Online support for young people
National Autistic Society – Resources for autistic people and families
The National Autistic Society has collected a series of useful resources that autistic people and their families can use during this time of changes.
Resources for autistic people of all ages
NCVO – guidance and resources to support charities, voluntary organisations and volunteers during the covid-19 pandemic.
Support and information during the coronavirus pandemic
Working Families
FAQs about coronavirus and your employment rights, and what Financial advice and Support might be available
WellChild is the national UK children’s charity making it possible for children and young people with exceptional health needs to be cared for at home instead of hospital, wherever possible.
Coronavirus Direct Response Scheme
UK Safer Internet Centre – Parents Guide to Technology
Advice Centre for parents and carers