Keeping active:
Dance group Diversity have made all their dance tutorials free until 1st May 20, www.20dv.co.uk
Dance with Oti Mabuse live on her Facebook page at 11.30am each day. You can see previous sessions too. She also does a class for adults in the evening.
Dance with Darcey Bussell on twitter twitter.com/diversedancemix
And of course, there is Joe Wicks’ PE lesson (far too energetic for me!) 9.00am on his YouTube Channel
Stories:
David Walliams Elevenses is proving very popular. Daily story at 11.00am – www.worldofdavidwalliams.com
Download the Epic app for a free trial. It is full of audio books – fact and fiction for the children to listen too. It’s very popular in our house!
Science:
Science with Maddie Moate, she is live at 11.00am each day, but you can watch previous episodes. With things to make and do we have found it a great resource.
Steve Backshall is live at 9.30am daily answering questions about wildlife, biology, conservation and geography. Find him on his Facebook page
Maths:
Free access to Carol Vorderman’s website (there is usually a subscription) www.mathsfactor.com
Music:
with Mylene Klass on her YouTube Channel twice a week. You can watch previous episodes.
Cooking:
with Jamie Oliver at www.jamieoliver.com/features/catagory/get-kids-cooking
Home economics with Theo Michaels (Mon, Wed and Friday) www.instagram.com/theocooks
History:
with Dan Snow, free 30 days subscription at www.historyhit.com
Drama:
at www.filmedonstage.com they have a programme of plays and musicals that they are showing for free.
There are also some Facebook groups that are a good source of information … try searching for; Family Lockdown Tips and Ideas; Support Group for Parents through Covid; Family Explorers North East.
Don’t forget to make a rainbow for your window #frommywindow
Free School meals provision
Schools are expected to continue to provide support to pupils eligible for benefit related free school meals. Either through vouchers or food parcels in term time weeks www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-free-school-meals-guidance/covid-19-free-school-meals-guidance-for-schools
If you think you have now become eligible for benefit related free school meals contact the Council or the school directly to apply and check eligibility. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Coronavirus (COVID-19):
Guidance on vulnerable children and young people can be found on the following link:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-vulnerable-children-and-young-people/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-vulnerable-children-and-young-people
The gov.uk website have published guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak this document covers a huge range including helping children cope with stress, support for children on the Autistic Spectrum and where to go for support.
If your child or young person would like to speak to someone anonymously, they could try calling a helpline or visiting websites such as ChildLine and The Mix.
www.giveusashout.org
www.childline.org.uk
www.themix.org.uk
www.kooth.com
