Information for Parents and Carers
This page includes information for parents and carers, relating to Covid-19.
Department for Education coronavirus (COVID-19) helplineThe Department for Education coronavirus (COVID-19) helpline is available to answer questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) relating to education and children’s social care. Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline by calling: Phone: 0800 046 8687 Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm |
Receiving a Positive Coronavirus Result
If you receive a positive coronavirus result for a student at Reddish Vale or a student’s household member out of normal school hours, including the weekend and half term break, please e-mail covid@reddish.stockport.sch.uk to inform us.
Guidance relating to COVID-19 can be found on the following Government website https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Please do not use this e mail address for any other reason.
Covid Related Absences
If you are struggling with how to handle Covid related absences, the following posters may help as they provide guidance on how to handle Covid related absences in various events and situations. We hope that you find it helpful.
Face Coverings on Buses
Please may we ask that all pupils (unless exempt) continue to wear face coverings on public transport and the school bus, both on the way to school, and on the way home from school.
It is mandatory to wear a face covering on the school, public bus, and any other form of public transport.
Thank you for your continuous support and cooperation.
Additional resources to support students and families:
- Public Health England resources about stopping spreading germs for different ages
https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/schools - BBC Newsround – various articles and videos
- www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51204456
- www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13865002
- www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51861089
- www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51734855
- www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51936286
- Coronavirus video by the World Health Organisation (for older children) www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOV1aBVYKGA&feature=youtu.be
- Sensory Integration network – handwashing tips for people with sensory difficulties www.sensoryintegration.org.uk/News/8821506
- Roddensvale School – a Social Story about Coronvirus www.facebook.com/487644451375099/posts/1630632433742956/
- Brainpop video and resources on the Coronavirus for Years 3-7 www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
- Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR2tSd9NsNUgjKRjRWeFXIzZLE6jf-v2I3qpCzO-zRilWFsFyqse96Qldsk&t=1583445670574&t=1583447741117&t=1583785641566
- Live science – The ultimate kids' guide to the new coronavirus: www.livescience.com/coronavirus-kids-guide.html
- Unicef - Latest news and updates on coronavirus disease 2019: www.unicef.org/coronavirus/covid-19https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-teachers-can-talk-children-about-coronavirus-disease-covid-19https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-talk-your-child-about-coronavirus-covid-19
- British Psychological Society – advice: Talking to children about Coronavirus: www.bps.org.uk/sites/www.bps.org.uk/files/Policy/Policy%20-%20Files/Talking%20to%20children%20about%20Coronavirus.pdf
- Place2be - Coronavirus: Helpful information to answer questions from children: www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2020/march/coronavirus-information-for-children/
- Save the Children – 7 simple tips on how to talk to kids about Coronavirus: www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/coronavirus-uk-outbreak-facts#coronavirus
- Hand in Hand Parenting - Talking to your Child about Coronavirus: www.handinhandparenting.org/2020/03/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/?inf_contact_key=56c55f381a0a9e9e797fc55404aa88c9cc0558ed5d4c28cbfab114022b1ec50d
- Aha! Parenting - What to Say To Your Child About the Coronavirus -- and How To Cope As a Parent: www.ahaparenting.com/blog/talking-with-children-about-the-corona-virus
- How to Talk to Kids and Teens About World Trauma: https://www.heysigmund.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-and-teens-about-world-trauma/
- How to Strengthen Children & Teens Against Anxiety After News of a World Trauma: https://www.heysigmund.com/anxiety-in-children-after-world-trauma/
- How to Strengthen Children & Teens Against Anxiety After News of a World Trauma: https://www.heysigmund.com/anxiety-in-children-after-world-trauma/
- Book: 'Something Bad Happened: A Kid’s Guide to Coping with events in the News'
- Book: 'What to Do When You're Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids'
- The following comprehensive list of educational resource sites may also be useful: https://www.facebook.com/jean.worsley/posts/10156608078391076