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Useful links
COVID-19: Guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and- young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing
Brighter Futures for Children is providing a range of activities, ideas and resources for students, which is regularly updated https://brighterfuturesforchildren.org/coronavirus-covid-19-update/stay-at-home-activities
The Dangers of Trespassing on Railway Lines
Network Rail have asked us to raise your awareness of an increase in the number of young people trespassing on railway lines and the potential dangers thereof. Please take the time to watch and encourage your children to watch the following age-appropriate videos which can be accessed via railsafety@learnliveuk.com
Age 11-16
https://learnliveuk.com/network-rail-secondary-school-safety-talk/
Age 17 plus
https://learnliveuk.com/network-rail-college-safety-talk-lnw/
BBC education programming
The BBC has announced it plans to run 14-weeks of educational programming covering the core areas of the school curriculum for children of all ages.
BBC Bitesize Daily will launch on 20 April across a wide range of media. Find more details at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2020/coronavirus-education
Don't forget the BFfC website contains a range of home learning resources and activities for young people at: https://brighterfuturesforchildren.org/coronavirus-covid-19-update/
One Reading Community Hub
Do you know someone who may need extra help during the coronavirus outbreak?
The One Reading Community Hub has been created for Reading borough residents who may require additional support during the pandemic. It is also a place for people to volunteer their time or services to help those in need.
The hub is a partnership between Reading Borough Council, Reading Voluntary Action, Brighter Futures for Children and the town's wide and varied voluntary and community sector.
It provides a helpline 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday on 0808 1894325 (freephone). For more details visit: https://www.reading.gov.uk/coronavirussupport
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