Virtual College

The SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) has lots of useful links, information and resources around Covid-19 and supporting young people with SEND.  The team are still offering advice by phone and email www.covadvice.org.uk/advice 07923 126426 or 07923 126430.

Covid Mutual Aid UK is a group of volunteers supporting local community groups organising mutual aid throughout the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK. It provides resources and connects people to their nearest local groups, willing volunteers and those in need.

The government has published a list of approved SEND resources developed with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity based on the recommendations of teachers, charities and trusted organisations.

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy have released a list of ways in which you can help young people who may be struggling with the change and uncertainty bought about by the COVID-19 outbreak.

TechAbility have released information around hardware and software which may be useful for learners at home.

Everybody Worries is written and illustrated by Jon Burgerman. The illustrated book provides plenty of ideas for dealing with coronavirus in a positive way.

Look out for your study packs from teachers and other daily activities online. Examples include:

BBC Bitesize 
Music with Myleen Klass
Keep Cooking and Carry On with Jamie Oliver
Elevensies (free audio stories) with David Walliams
English & Maths resources for home learning
Let's talk Makaton
SensoryProjects Educational Resources
Oak National Academy Specialist Resources

Sport:
SEND Active - Sport at Home
Youth Sport Trust - Free home learning resources

Maths:
Corbettmaths daily activities and worksheets
The Maths Factor with Carol Vorderman
MyMaths

English:
Comic Creator
Topmarks spelling and grammar games
English for Everyone
The WordSearch - collection of word search puzzles online

Art & Design:
Instagram page for Art & Design at Hereward
Life Drawing Live with BBC4
Art Competition with Channel 4
British Museum - explore from home
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - virtual tour
National Gallery - virtual tour
National Trust - virtual days out

News websites:
The Day
BBC Newsround
First News Live!
Space Scoop

Quiz websites:
DK Find Out - Facts & Quizzes on different topics
Sporcle - Quizzes on a range of different subjects

Action for Happiness - daily happiness activities and a monthly coping calendar
Mindfulness webinars

Links to external resources to help with skills, careers and progression pathways. 

Strengths & Skills 
Staying Positive
Creativity & Entrepreneurship
Resilience (coping with disasters)
Job Roles
World of Work Lesson Plans
Careers Quiz

Finding Your Future - online video series hosted by industry experts, celebrities and supported internship graduates.
BBC Teach - How to prepare a CV and perform in a job interview
BBC Bitesize - Learning for Life and Work
BBC Bitesize - Careers daily lessons

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