Coronavirus/COVID-19

The Bexley IAS service

Bexley IASS will continue to offer information to parents and young people who need information regarding education, health and social care issues.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 0203 045 5976

Bexley Local Offer

The Bexley Local Offer service will continue to offer information by telephone and email.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 0203 045 5677

Please click the link below to visit the dedicated coronavirus page providing information, advice and support including easy read guides.

• http://www.bexleylocaloffer.uk/

Bexley Local Authority support for parents/carers of SEN children

• Learning at home during the Coronavirus pandemic

Bexley Local Authority Coronavirus support:

London Borough of Bexley is working to support residents during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Website:

• https://www.bexley.gov.uk/

The helpline will be open from 8am to 6pm.

The number to call is 020 3045 5398.

NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS THAT OFFER SUPPORT

Please refer to the relevant organization’s website for updated information on services available during the Covid-19 outbreak.

MAUDSLEY CHARITY:
Families under Pressure (short animations) 

CONTACT:

Contact runs a national SEND helpline – their helpline number is 0808 808 3555

• https://contact.org.uk

SPECIAL NEEDS JUNGLE:

• https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/

IPSEA – (Independent Parent Special Education Advice):

IPSEA offers free and independent information, advice and support to parents of children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities.

• www.ipsea.org.uk/

SOS SEN!:

• https://www.sossen.org.uk/

THE CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR FOUNDATION:

• www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/information/covid19

COVID 19 UPDATES AND GUIDANCE

Updates from UK Government regarding SEN provision and Tribunal during Covid-19 outbreak

• Help children with SEND continue their education during Covid 19
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/
• https://www.gov.uk/guidance/

Updates from the Council For Disabled Children

• CDC answer questions and share information on Covid 19
• https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/news-opinion

Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the Covid-19 outbreak

• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/

IPSEA Guidance on the current situation for SEND parents

• https://www.ipsea.org.uk/news/
• https://www.ipsea.org.uk/news/

Easy Read Covid-19 Guide

• https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/

Children’s guide to Coronavirus

• https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/

Covid-19 Social Story

• https://carolgraysocialstories.com/