Advice for families

Talking to your children about the Coronavirus

• UNICEF: How to talk to your child about Coronavirus
• Coronavirus (Covid-19): How to talk to your child
• Child Mind Institute: Talking to your children about Coronavirus 
   

Educational Support 

A Department for Education helpline to answer questions about coronavirus for staff, parents and young people is available:

• Phone: 0800 046 8687.
• Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
• Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

Follow the Department for Education on social media for the latest support and updates.

Twitter: @educationgovuk
Facebook:@educationgovuk
Website: www.gov.uk/dfe

Curriculum support

• BBC Bitesize has many resources from ages 3 to 16+ 

Indoor Activity Ideas

• NHS Change 4 Life activities
• Forbes 101 things to keep children busy whilst isolating
• Activities from The Scouts
• 14 indoor family games (No board required)
• 75 fun indoor games for children and families
• 101 fun things to do in isolation