Easter holiday activities
Easter holidays
Over the Easter break, from Monday 6th April to Friday 17th April 2020, we won't be adding to the 'home learning during school closure' pages, as we are doing during term time. If you do wish to continue school work with your child, we suggest you look back over any of the activities from the previous week that you didn’t manage to complete and/or try out some of the free learning resources out there, either ones you have found yourself or from the extensive list below.
Keeping Safe
Remind your child that if they are worried about anything or need to talk to someone while the school is closed there are places they can go for support. For example, Childline can be contacted for free on 0800 1111, or children can get support online
https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/
Our designated safeguarding leads are still working during usual school hours during the COVID-19 academy closure, so please do contact them on the school phone number 020 3772 4573 or info@harrisprimaryeastdulwich.org.uk if you are concerned about a child.
If you are concerned a child is at immediate risk out of school hours, you should contact one of the following:
Bromley Council’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
020 8461 7026 or mash@bromley.gov.uk (core hours are 8.45am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
Out of hours emergency contact: 0300 303 8671
NSPCC
0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk
Or by clicking the link on the NSPCC website:
www.nspcc.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/contact-us/
Free learning resources
Government recommended
Activity ideas from the Scouts
https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/
Draw tutorials with children's author and illustrator Rob Biddulph
http://www.robbiddulph.com/draw-with-rob
Stay active with Sport England
https://www.sportengland.org/news/how-stay-active-while-youre-home
Free mathematics resources from Carol Vorderman
Free maths activities by year group
Ideas for cooking with children from Jamie Oliver
https://www.jamieoliver.com/features/category/get-kids-cooking/
Singing with Mylene Klass
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQh2wgJ5tOrixYBn6jFXsXQ
Dancing with Darcey Bussell
https://twitter.com/diversedancemix/status/1241098264373592065
History with Dan Snow
https://tv.historyhit.com/signup/package
Science with Dr Brian Cox
https://cosmicshambles.com/stayathome/upcoming-schedule
Geography with Steve Backshall
https://twitter.com/SteveBackshall/status/1242058846941712385
Free David Walliams audio books
https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
Free books being read, often by the author or a celebrity
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Various free activities and resources
https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/school-closures
Various free educational games and activities
Scholastic learning resources (20+ days)
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Virtual tour of 12 museums
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Free daily 30 minutes workout at 9am with the Body Coach, Joe Wicks
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
Free educational resources from Twinkl https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents
To set up your account go to www.twinkl.co.uk/offer and enter the code UKTWINKLHELP You will then be asked to set up your own log in details which will give you full access to the website.
Resources to support children better understand the Coronavirus
Information from the Children's Commissioner
https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/publication/childrens-guide-to-coronavirus
Coronavirus: Resources to support mental health and well-being from 'Heads Together'
Young Minds: Talking to children about Coronavirus
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/
#Covibook - Supporting and reassuring children around the world
https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
Place2Be - Coronavirus: Helpful information to answer questions from children
https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2020/march/coronavirus-information-for-children/
Advice from the mental health charity MIND
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
https://nosycrowcoronavirus.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Coronavirus-ABookForChildren.pdf (there is a link at the end to make any donations to the NHS charities together)
General COVID-19 related information
The Government/Public Health England advice for Educational Settings
Advice and support
NHS 111:
NHS 111 is for when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
Website: www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Emergencyandurgentcareservices/Pages/NHS-111.aspx
Samaritans:
What to do if you're not feeling okay: You can get in touch about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue feels.
Web: www.samaritans.org
Phone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Saneline:
A national helpline providing information and support for people with mental health problems and those who support them.
Web: www.sane.org.uk
Phone: 0845 767 8000
Womens Aid:
A grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and
build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.
Web: www.womensaid.org.uk/ Phone: 0808 2000 247 (Freephone 24hr National Domestic Violence Helpline)
Cruse:
Cruse has a UK-wide network of branches that provide bereavement support to anyone who needs it.
Web: www.cruse.org.uk
St Christopher’s - Candle Child Bereavement Service:
St Christopher’s has been providing bereavement counselling to patients’ families for over 40 years. The Candle Child Bereavement Service extends this support to all children, young people and their families in the south east London area.
Web: www.stchristophers.org.uk/candle
Phone: 020 8768 4533
A national charity aiming to make a positive impact on the lives of children, young people and adults grieving a significant and often devastating loss in their lives.
Web: www.rainbowsgb.org
