The DfE has launched a new help line to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the help line as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
Please find a copy of the letter sent home to parents/carers March 2020 about the School during the Coronavirus Pandemic .
Please find information from Mind
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/#collapse64102#
Aged 11-16? Our school nurses are still here to help with all kinds of things in these unsettling times. Just text #ChatHealthNHS to 07507330205 and we’ll reply back. T&Cs: https://chathealth.nhs.uk/important-info/privacy/
Aged 11-16? Need emotional support in these unsettling times? Our school nurses are still here to help. Just text #ChatHealthNHS to 07507330205 and we’ll reply back. T&Cs: https://chathealth.nhs.uk/important-info/privacy/
Aged 11-16? Need advice on relationship issues in these unsettling times? Our school nurses are still here to help. Just text #ChatHealthNHS to 07507330205 and we’ll reply back. T&Cs: https://chathealth.nhs.uk/important-info/privacy/
Aged 11-16? Looking for advice about eating healthily in these unsettling times? Our school nurses are still here to help. Just text #ChatHealthNHS to 07507330205 and we’ll reply back. T&Cs: https://chathealth.nhs.uk/important-info/privacy/
Kooth is a the largest Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing platform for Children and Young Adults living in the UK. Available for around half of all areas across England and Wales. Kooth gives Young People under the age of 20 fast, free and anonymous access to professional counsellors with safe online support 365 days a year.
42nd Street is a Greater Manchester charity that supports young people aged 11-25* years with their emotional wellbeing and mental health, promoting choice and creativity.
The Proud Trust is a life saving and life enhancing organisation that helps LGBT+ young people empower themselves, to make a positive change for themselves, and their communities.
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it’s mostly common material.
BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there’s so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.
Futurelearn
https://www.futurelearn.com
Free to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from age 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account).
Seneca
https://www.senecalearning.com
For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.
Openlearn
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.
Blockly
https://blockly.games
Learn computer programming skills – fun and free.
Scratch
https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming
Ted Ed
https://ed.ted.com
All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo
https://www.duolingo.com
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science
https://mysteryscience.com
Free science lessons
The Kids Should See This
https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course
https://thecrashcourse.com
You Tube videos on many subjects
Crash Course Kids
https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
As above for a younger audience
Crest Awards
https://www.crestawards.org
Science awards you can complete from home.
iDEA Awards
https://idea.org.uk
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges
https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Tinkercad
https://www.tinkercad.com
All kinds of making.
Prodigy Maths
https://www.prodigygame.com
Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.
Cbeebies Radio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio
Listening activities for the younger ones.
Nature Detectives
https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
British Council
https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find
Resources for English language learning
Oxford Owl for Home
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Lots of free resources for Primary age
Big History Project
https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Geography Games
https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Geography gaming!
Blue Peter Badges
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
The Artful Parent
https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/
Good, free art activities
Red Ted Art
https://www.redtedart.com
Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination Tree
https://theimaginationtree.com
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Toy Theater
https://toytheater.com/
Educational online games
DK Find Out
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/?fbclid=IwAR2wJdpSJSeITf4do6aPhff8A3tAktnmpaxqZbkgudD49l71ep8-sjXmrac
Activities and quizzes
Twinkl
https://www.twinkl.co.uk
Please see links below for some Manchester themed activities for children and young people.
IncludEd provides highly effective support for its pupils. The care and guidance that they receive helps them to overcome their many barriers to learning, especially those relating to pupils' mental health and self-esteem.
Ofsted 2020
Pupils thrive in the nurturing environment that leaders have
created. Leaders and staff are aspirational f
IncludEd provides highly effective support for its pupils. The care and guidance that they receive helps them to overcome their many barriers to learning, especially those relating to pupils' mental health and self-esteem.
Ofsted 2020
Pupils thrive in the nurturing environment that leaders have
created. Leaders and staff are aspirational for all pupils to be as successful asthey can be.
Ofsted 2020
GRADED AS OUTSTANDING
in PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ofsted Report January 2020
DFE no: 352/6009
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Pupils told us that they enjoy coming to school. They said that they feel safe and well cared for because staff take time to listen to them. One pupil's view that , 'Staff understand me,' reflects the views of many pupils.
Ofsted 2020
When pupils start at this school, they have little belief in themselves.
Staff quickly forge positiv
Pupils told us that they enjoy coming to school. They said that they feel safe and well cared for because staff take time to listen to them. One pupil's view that , 'Staff understand me,' reflects the views of many pupils.
Ofsted 2020
When pupils start at this school, they have little belief in themselves.
Staff quickly forge positive relationships with pupils. Pupils told
us that staff help them to feel calmer.
Ofsted 2020
The head of the school and all staff are committed to their pupils. As one pupil told me, "the staff treat you like you are their favourite son/daughter."
Ofsted 2017
For a number of pupils it is the first time that they have experienced the benefits of learning. Pupil quote: "Staff at this school
have taught me how to learn."
Ofsted 2017
Ofsted Report May 2017
DFE no: 352/6009
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Pupils say that they feel safe at the school and many described the
school as being their 'security'
and 'safe haven'
Ofsted 2017
Pupils regain a sense of self-worth, dignity and respect while at the school. The school provides pupils with an opportunity to rebuild themselves often very negative experiences of education.
Ofsted 2017
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