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Amber heat health alert 8-12 July

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an Amber Heat Health Alert for all regions in England, from 9am on Wednesday 8 July until 9pm on Sunday 12 July. Rising temperatures may increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups. For advice on staying cool, signs of heat exhaustion, swimming safely outdoors, fire safety, and more: Summer wellbeing

The resources on this page can be downloaded and printed for home educational use.

Love to Learn Bulletin

Dudley Virtual School's regular support bulletin for Carers and Adults who are supporting children in their education whilst they are not able to attend school

Family Quizzes

eSafety Resources

Trauma Informed Toolkit

ACES Online Learning are developing a Trauma Informed Toolkit for Educators. The first set of resources can be downloaded here.

The Welcome Page

Introducing the aims and objectives of the toolkit, the method in which it will be released (in sections, through the VRU website and Children’s Education Commissioner), a brief introduction to the window of tolerance linking to our survival modes and why behaviours can present.

Talking to Children About Coronavirus

A guide for teachers to send out to parents following feedback that teachers were being approached by parents for this advice.

7 Minute Briefings 

Guide to communicating with families whilst school closures are in place

Encouraging professionals to think about what forms of communication can be trauma reducing and trauma inducing – linking to the importance of a unique resolution for each school and indeed where needed each family.