Coronavirus (COVID-19):
what you need to do
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Updated 3/06/20
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STAY ALERT
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We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert. This means you must:
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stay at home as much as possible
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work from home if you can
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limit contact with other people
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keep your distance if you go out (2 metres apart where possible)
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wash your hands regularly
Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms.
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> Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do
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> Children's Guide to Coronavirus
USEFUL LINKS
> GOV.UK: Closure of educational settings: information for parents and carers
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> NSPCC: Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and support for parents and carers
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> Warwickshire County Council: Children and families
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> Public Health England: Coronavirus resource centre
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> Hungry Little Minds government website
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Booking a place for your child at Stepping Stones?
We are still accepting bookings from September 2020, with a limited number available for a September start. Please contact us for more information.
While we cannot currently offer you a show round, we would be more than happy to have a chat on the phone instead. We also have several parents who would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about their experience at Stepping Stones.
Keep in touch
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Now more than ever it's important to keep in contact, keep talking and sharing. Whether that's with us or each other, please find a way to communicate.
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If your child attends Stepping Stones you can join the parents Whats App group. Email us to request the link to join. It's a great way of the children keeping in touch with each other, sharing ideas and conversation.
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Photos
Please share photos of what your child has been up to at home - we love seeing them! With your permission, we'd also like to share them with your fellow students on our website and social media. Upload your pics here or email us.
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TIPS FOR STAYING AT HOME
1. Try to follow a routine, one which which allows for some flexibility. Have a rough plan of what you are going to do each day, but assess your child's mood and energy levels throughout the day and adapt when needed.
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2. Try to do some exercise each day. Be led by what your child enjoys and choose something fun - dancing around the house still counts! Not only is this physically important, but will have a huge benefits on their mental health. See our Activities and ideas page for some suggestions.
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3. Get outside where you can. If you have access to a garden, spend some time in it each day. See our Activities and ideas page for some creative ideas.
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4. Practice mindfulness. This doesn't need to be meditation, children can practice mindfulness in the form of a period of concentration on activities such as Duplo and Lego, puzzles, arts and crafts. Be mindful of what interests your child and what will help them to switch off.
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5. Socialise where possible using technology to communicate with family members and friends. FaceTime can be daunting for some children, who may prefer to record videos to send to friends and family instead. If you are a parent at Stepping Stones make sure you join the WhatsApp group. Email us for details.
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6. Have confidence in yourself as a parent. You know your child better than anyone, you know what motivates them, what they get excited about, and are better equipped than anyone to steer them through this crisis.
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7. Take time out. There will be days when everyone needs to take time out. Give yourself permission to do this without feeling guilty. Curl up on the sofa with your child, watch a film or read a book. Remember - your best will be enough. ​