Whether your child or young person is already back at school or is returning in September, Incredible Kids have teamed up with Supportive Parents to create a handy guide to the changes in support that your child may face.
Secretary of State for Education issues a third notice to modify the duty relating to education, health and care (EHC) plans during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Children and Families Act 2014: EHC plans modification notice July 2020
The DfE have published the last in a series of home learning resources for children and young people with SEND. You can find out more here: https://www. gov. uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources/online-science-pe-wellbeing-and-send-resources-for-home-education#special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-send
The government have updated their guidance "Supporting children and young people with SEND as schools and colleges prepare for wider opening".
The Department for Education has decided to extend the changes for a local authority to act on provisions for children and young people with an EHC plan for a further month till end of June.
The government guidance on shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people from Covid-19 has been updated, you can find the guidance here.
The government have published advice for parents and carers looking after children with special educational needs and discabilities (SEND), you can find it here: https://www. gov. uk/guidance/help-children-with-send-continue-their-education-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Just a reminder that there is an adjustment to the daily exercise & stay at home rules for people who have a specific condition need - this includes people with learning disabilities and autistic people who need to exercise more…
The Prime Minister has written a letter which will be sent to every household in the coming weeks. Here is an easy read version you can download. https://www. keepsafe. org. uk/pm-letter
A message from Kent County Council Public Health Commissioner Heather Randle: "The reality of this lockdown is challenging and can create anxiety for many. The constant news and information about COVID19 can feel overwhelming.