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BEXLEY CORONAVIRUS HELPLINE
0203 045 5398
https://bexley.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19
Letter to Parents & Carers from Dr. Anjan Ghosh, Director of Public Health - LBB
Letter to parents and carers from Dr. Anjan Ghosh - Director of Public Health - London Borough of Bexley - 14th May 2021 | Bexley Local Offer

ISOLATION HELP BEXLEY
https://isolationhelpbexley.com/

​INFORMATION FROM THE GOVERNMENT
www.gov.uk/coronavirus

INFORMATION FROM THE NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

​GUIDANCE ON FACE COVERINGS AND EXEMPTIONS
Click here to access Government Guidance at 24 July 2020.
This link also gives advice on how to make face coverings.
Please note that if you are supported by the Bexley Children with Disabilities Team, you can request and will be provided with a personalised letter explaining your child's exemptions to wearing a face covering.
There are number of initiatives producing exemption cards and some parents are using the sunflower lanyards as a clear visual to others that their child has additional needs/can not wear a mask.

FROM EDUCATION
Making a positive return to school helpline - 0203 045 3692 Open 1pm-5pm on Mondays until 19th October 2020. Link: making_a_positive_return_to_school_after_home_learning_sept_2020[270].pdf
Bexley SEND Newsletter - click to see page 2. 29 April 2020 now available - sign up to receive future editions.​
Educational Psychology - Ideas how to support your child during lockdown - click here
IPSEA update on school closures. click link
Travel Assistance Application Notice - March 2020 click link


NHS GUIDANCE FOR PARENT CARERS
​2 July 2020 - Guidance for Parents on routine vaccinations during Covid 19. -
Click here
​29 April 2020 - Guidance for unpaid carers - preparation in case of hospital admission -click here

17 April 2020 - Guidance from the NHS for parent carers on Covid 19 and other childhood illnesses - click here
3 April 2020 - Learning Disabilty and Autism FAQ - click here
April 2020 -  Advice for parents during coronavirus - if your child is otherwise unwell - click here


​HEALTH:
Lindsay Malakzai, our Designated Clinical Officer, is sending us regular updates:
Please click on the date to see the updates:
Update on accompanying children to hospital 1 April 2020
26 March 2020
19 March 2020
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COVID-19 resources – 17 April 2020 for families
  • Coronavirus: dealing with bereavement and grief, Cruse Bereavement Care
  • Supporting bereaved children during the outbreak, Childhood Bereavement Network
  • Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (Covid-19), Public Health England
  • Coronavirus and your wellbeing, Mind
  • Coronavirus: advice for carers of those with severe mental illness, Rethink Mental Illness
  • Tips on managing your mental health during Covid-19, Rethink Mental Illness
  • Coronavirus information for single parents, Gingerbread ​

FROM OTHER PARENT/CARERS 
​Home Education:
20 April 20  As the schools start the Summer Term, the Government have announced a range of extra support for home learning. So if you are supporting your child at home, or simply want to spend some extra time learning more, there are details on the plans announced yesterday on the Government Website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-major-package-to-support-online-learning 
THE ENTIRE LIST OF EDUCATION COMPANIES OFFERING FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS DUE TO SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Children's Artist teaches how to draw
PE with Joe
Free on line resources to use at home
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Twinkle - Free resources 
Emergency Hospital Admissions Template - developed by the parent of a young man with LD and health issues. For use if not able to accompany your CYP to hospital.

GOVERNMENT/POLICY/GUIDANCE
  • What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Guidance, Department for Education, 18 June 2020
  • Supporting children and young people with SEND as schools and colleges prepare for wider opening, Guidance, Department for Education, Updated 18 June 2020
  • Help children aged 2 to 4 to learn at home during coronavirus (COVID-19), Guidance, Department for Education, Updated 28 May 2020
  • Guidance for households with grandparents, parents and children living together where someone is at increased risk or has possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, Public Health England, Updated 18 June 2020
Article re Government Policies
Steve Broach on new Bill
​Contact Website - includes updates and advice on all areas.
OPEN LETTER FROM LBB AND NHS SE LONDON CCG
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