Covid-19 Support

Covid-19 Support

Resources

• Open letter from Vicky Ford MP
• Minister Ford’s open letter to SEND sector regarding schools opening
• Coronavirus Anxiety Toolkit
• Headstart Kent Newsletter – April 2020
• Kooth COVID19 Response Poster
• Joint DHSC – DFE Ministerial Letter
• Coronavirus- advice for parents and carers (leaflet)

Department of Education Home Schooling Resources – including SEND specific resources

Get help with remote education A collection of great resources to support young people and their families at home from our own local Inclusion Support Service

https://www.ashfordinclusion.org/coronavirusThis has a variety of resources on it which we have used  and links to other leading organisations who are also offering advice and guidance.

Some young people with additional needs may be showing signs of regression or taking steps backwards in their development- please do not worry. The advice below could be of help:

If managing screen time is proving to be challenging this may be of help:

Teens, Screens and QuarantinesHere is a social story about the virus which we have used at school – it may be helpful to revisit it

My Story about Pandemics and the Coronavirusthis is the social story I have used with the students before lockdown

Useful Sources of Help for Other Aspects of the Covid19 Crisis

Kent Together are providing support for families

Kent Together   

Home essentials

https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/care-and-support/benefits/home-essentials-in-a-crisis