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Coronavirus - Resources for Parents and Children


BBC - How to keep kids up to date
Aimed at parents - Keep your children up to date without scaring them.
BrainPOP - Coronavirus
Suitable for all ages - Help children learn about the coronavirus, viruses generally, the history of microscopy.
British Psychological Society
Aimed at parents - 5 tips on how to talk to your child about coronavirus.

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​Child Mind Institute - Talking about coronavirus




​Aimed at parents - Expert advice on how to talk to your child about coronavirus.



​Coronavirus explained & what we should do


Aimed at children aged 10 and over - ​Youtube video from Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell explaining what coronavirus is and what we can do to combat it.
Dave the Dog is worried about coronavirus ​
Aimed at younger children - From the Nurse Dotty website a story book for young children which will help them learn about coronavirus without fear.
Heads Together
Aimed at Parents - Responding to the coronavirus: resources for mental health and wellbeing
Kooth
Aimed at all ages - ​Free, safe, and anonymous online support for young people
Save the Children - Coronavirus outbreak
Aimed at parents - Simple tips for discussing coronavirus with children.
Sensory self-care toolkit
Suitable for all ages - This workbook takes you on an adventure through your senses and an exploration that’s personal to you.
Inspired by this page on www.ucl.ac.uk

Additional resources

Tips for parents educating during isolation
Daily planning - example

Recommended by local primary schools

Coping with stress - WHO
Aimed at all ages​ - Sent to us by Lydford Primary
Coronavirus - mindheart.kids
Aimed at Early Years​ - Sent to us by Chagford Primary, Lydford Primary and South Tawton Primary
Pandemics and coronavirus
Aimed at all ages - Sent to us by Chagford Primary
What's going on? - flipsnack
Aimed at Early Years​ - Sent to us by Lydford Primary
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TALK - Action for Children

Every parent needs a little help sometimes, and especially during lockdown.
 
Action for Children are offering online parenting support for families with children aged 0-19. From where to go for help, to coping with challenging behaviours, to how to keep your children entertained at home - find advice and practical help here: parents.actionforchildren.org.uk  
 
Have a question about parenting? Action for Children’s online coaches are available for free, confidential 1-1 live chat. We’re here to listen and support you. Visit talk.actionforchildren.org.uk

Contact Us
Okehampton College
Mill Road
Okehampton
EX20 1PW

t: ​01837 650910
e: [email protected]


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Gareth Smith

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Jenny Harris
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Ross Corkell​
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Sparx Maths
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Accessibility on site
We welcome everyone on site and want every visitor to have a smooth visit to Okehampton College. We are working on developing our signage and accessibility on site for disabled visitors.   Our reception area to school has a meeting room and disabled toilet however you may need to access the wider school site. Please can you contact reception on 01837 650910  so we are able to  direct you to parking and meet and greet you at our student reception.
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