Emergency Contacts & Useful Resources
March 22, 2020 by Ellie Linton
Please find below a list of emergency contacts that you may need in case of school closure due to Coronavirus.
Deborah Howard- Headteacher- deborah.howard@oswaldroad.manchester.sch.uk
Donna Wealleans- Designated Safeguarding Lead- d.wealleans@oswaldroad.manchester.sch.uk
Lisa Cameron- Designated Safeguarding Lead- l.cameron@oswaldroad.manchester.sch.uk
Amanda Clifton- Health Lead- health@oswaldroad.manchester.sch.uk
All other school enquiries- messages@oswaldroad.manchester.sch.uk
Please note that the school office may not be staffed full-time during the closure. If you call the office and get no answer and need to speak to us urgently, you can call 07340 472 269. This number is for emergencies only and will be monitored between 8:00am and 4:00pm.
Trafford South Food Bank- 07749 378447 info@traffordsouth.foodbank.org.uk
Chorlton & Didsbury Food Bank- 07938 191 038 info@chorltondidsbury.foodbank.org.uk
Free School Meals- If your child is eligible for Free School Meals, you can apply for a cash grant through Manchester City Council’s ‘welfare provision’ scheme. Click here for more information and to apply online- please note that you will need to know your National Insurance number to apply.
Helpline for parents from One Education’s Psychology team- 0161 276 0113
Domestic Violence – Organisations which give information and advice
For women:
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
http://www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice
For Men:
http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/
http://www.survivorsuk.org/
http://www.male-rape.org.uk/
Safeguarding Policy- COVID-19 Addendum
Public Health England Documentation
Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19
COVID-19: review of disparities in risks and outcomes
Education Settings Guidance Posters
What parents and carers need to know about schools during the coronavirus outbreak
Useful Resources and Websites
Small Steps for Independent Living- for parents struggling at home
The Anti-Baddies- Resilience Toolkit
Children’s Guide to Coronavirus
Responding to the coronavirus: resources for mental health and wellbeing
Self isolating and dealing with conflict at home
‘The Stay Home Superheroes’- written by a Play Therapist
Dance and PE Home Learning Resources
Alphabet Fitness Bingo – 35 days of workouts for home
Minister Ford’s Open Letter to the SEND Sector
Manchester Healthy Schools- Parent and Carer Homeschool Toolkit
Manchester Healthy Schools- Health and Wellbeing Challenges
Oxford Owl – Help your child learn
Social Distancing for Children
Cosmic Kids, We’re going on a Bear Hunt
Edinburgh Zoo Live Streaming Animal Cam
Mind’s self help guide to manage your mental wellbeing during Coronavirus
Talking to older children about self-isolation/social distancing
How parents can manage their teenager’s mental health during COVID-19
Keeping it together during the Coronavirus- guide for parents/carers
BBC Bitesize Primary Planner- Podcast for Parents/Carers
Mental Health Support in Greater Manchester for Children and Young People
SEN Specific Resources
Information on who is exempt from wearing face coverings on public transport
New Manchester Local Offer Newsletter
Autism & Covid-19: How to Support Autistic People During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Recommended resources for home-learning and helping children’s understanding
Podcast- Coronavirus, and helping children with autism
Helpline for Parents of SEN Children
e-Safety
If you have any specific concerns, please get in touch with a member of our Safeguarding Team as soon as possible. You can do so using the contact details at the bottom of this email.
Vodafone’s Digital Family Pledge
What is the Houseparty app? What parents need to know
ChildNet’s Parents & Carers Zone
NSPCC- Warning over online child abuse
Six Top Tips To Keep Primary Kids Safe Online During School Closure
DigiSafe Daily- worksheets for children with a focus on staying safe online
Jesse and Friends- online safety videos for 4-7 year olds
NSPCC- Livestreaming and Online Video Apps
How to Spot Fake News (and Teach Kids to Be Media-Savvy)
