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Information from the Department for Education


The Department for Education has launched a helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk

Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

The latest guidance for education and child care settings is available here: Coronavirus Information 


General Resources from Central Government, NHS,etc..

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NHS Information: Coronavirus Overview

NHS 111 

UK Government: Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK government response 

UK Government: Travel advice: coronavirus (COVID-19) 

UK Government: Stay at home: guidance for people with confirmed or possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection


Local Children’s Safeguarding Board

If you wish to report a safeguarding concern about a child please contact:

Staffordshire: Staffordshire Children's Advice and Support Service
 
Office Hours:

0300 111 8007

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Outside office hours: 0345 604 2886


Charities and Helplines

NSPCC
Children's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty.
Phone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline)

0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline)

Website: NSPCC 

Young Minds
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.

Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)

Website: Young Minds

NHS
NHS helplines for conditions such as

Stress, Anxiety and Depression: Coronavirus help and advice

Asthma UK: Coronavirus help and advice


Local Foodbank Information

Lichfield

Lichfield Foodbank 

Email:

info@lichfield.foodbank.org.uk

Telephone: 01543 253003

Tamworth

Tamworth Foodbank

Email: info@tamworth.foodbank.org.uk

Telephone: 01827 302434

Cannock

Cannock Foodbank

Email: info@cannockdistrict.foodbank.org.uk

Telephone: 01543 422394


Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP) Annual Review Meetings:

Please see the 'how to guide' below which explains how to access Microsoft Teams. Meetings can take place over the phone or via Microsoft Teams, whichever is preferred by parents/carers. 

If you have any questions, please contact the office. 

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