Coronavirus helpful resources
For families, carers and educators
See also Coronavirus SEND specific resources
UK Government Advice and Information
Coronavirus guidance and support - GOV.UK
Trafford Council
Coronavirus updates and advice
Find out more about getting a Coronavirus (Covid 19) Test
Virtual Mental Wealth Hub Toolkit
Redundancy Support for Individuals
Trafford Community Response
If you live alone, are struggling to make ends meet, are self-isolating or generally in need of advice or support please contact Trafford Community Response on 0300 330 9073 (8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday).
The advice line is for Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford. Please select option 4 for Trafford and then ignore the options for 'goods and services' or 'pensions' - just hold the line and we will signpost you to one of the Trafford Community Response Hubs to access the support you need.
Trafford Early Help Hubs support and advice from for children (0-11) and their families
Information for Children and Young People
Supporting Your Child’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing: Frequently Asked Questions for Parent/Carers of 0-5s - Trafford Council and Trafford ICB.
Advice for parents during coronavirus if your child is unwell - The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Healthier Together
Greater Manchester coronavirus support for parents, families and and young people - GM guide to symptoms, school absence and testing
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Information for families with children or young people with SEND
Information for Early Years and Childcare Providers
Coronavirus update for all early years and childcare settings see the Trafford Council page for current guidance.
Communications and Information for Early Years and Childcare Providers for the latest communications from the EarlyYears team.
Information for Schools and Educational Settings
Schools should have their most up to date response to Coronavirus on their websites and via other communications to parent carers.
Education and Childcare: guidance for teachers, school leaders, carers, parents and students
Guidance for full opening: special schools and other specialist settings
Virtual Mental Wealth Hub Toolkit - Trafford Council
School Counselling Support for young people online from the Counselling and Family Centre
Refer into 42nd Street Pyscho-Social and Counselling Community Services in Trafford for 1:1 work using the relevant referral Form or use 42nd street staff in schools for consultations and advice.
Public Health England have produced an easy read version of their Advice on the coronavirus for places of education
Schools CAMHS Information Line (SCIL) - email: mft.Trafford.CAMHS-SCIL.nhs.net
Department of Education Coronavirus Helpline
The Department for Education Coronavirus Helpline is now available to answer questions about coronavirus relating to education and children’s social care.
Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
Key guidance for practitioners and businesses
Guidance for health professionals - Gov.UK
Guidance for other organisations - Gov.UK
Download posters, banners, social media resources and other public information material - Public Health England