Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As we are regularly hearing and reading the demands on schools and school leaders are considerable due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Here at Walsall Council we would like to offer you our support as well as our appreciation for the valuable care you are providing for Walsall children, young people, families and communities.

This page is solely dedicated to all the latest news, guidance and support and will be routinely updated.

Documents uploaded 23rd March 2020 - Any subsequent documents uploaded will have a date next to them

Walsall Council Daily briefing

April 2020

02 April 2020

March 2020

Walsall Council Friday briefing

20th March 2020

Walsall Safeguarding Partnership

Safeguarding and child protection policy update (Uploaded 31/03/2020)
Walsall Hub Resilience Model (Uploaded 31/03/2020)
Risk assessment guidance for children and young people with an EHCP (Uploaded 30/03/2020)
An update from Walsall Prevent Education - COVID-19 - Safeguarding at Home (Uploaded 30/03/2020)
Vulnerable Pupils - Schools Safe & Well Return. The Local Authority are asking all schools, that remain open, to return this attendance sheet on a daily basis, after completing and submitting the DfE attendance recording form.

Support for vulnerable residents

Making Connections Walsall - Your local community response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Making Connections Walsall is leading our local community response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and is a friendly service for vulnerable people and families.
- If you or someone you know needs practical help with:
  • shopping
  • picking up prescriptions
  • food parcels
  • advice on financial help
  • reassurance calls/befriending

For more information click here

All educational settings

Information for children to help them understand what coronavirus is

Children's Commissioner: Children's guide to coronavirus (Uploaded 03/04/2020)
This leaflet contains information on the importance of handwashing and how to help stop the virus spreading (National Document uploaded 30/03/2020)

Ofsted: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ofsted: coronavirus (COVID-19) rolling news
Ofsted guidance and information relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for schools, early years, children's social care and further educatoin and skills providers.

Financial

Schools Financial Value Standard 2019-20 (SFVS) (Uploaded 02/04/2020)

School Admissions

Revised Guidance to Schools - School Admissions and Childcare Provision for Key Workers and Vulnerable Children during COVID -19 – School Closure Period (Uploaded 01/04/2020)

Free School Meals

An updated list of FAQs on Free School Meals (Updated 24th March 2020)

Please check the council website for further information Click here

Walsall Educational Psychology Service, Walsall Early Help and Walsall School Nursing Service have produced a comprehensive guide. This includes key how to talk to children about Coronavirus, activites to do at home, handwashing, anxiety and a list of key contacts

Supporting Children and Young People(CYP): Information and resources to support CYP throughout the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Parent and carers

9 top tips for supporting your children during the Coronavirus outbreak
Resources in supporting children and families (Uploaded 30/03/2020)

Health and Wellbeing

This is a collection of resources and downloadable self-help guides. Some are aimed at adults but many of the suggstions are suitable for chidlren and young people. To access these Click here

Educational and Child Psychologists (EPs) and information for SENCo

TTS Update SENCo Forum Spring 2020 (Uploaded 03/04/2020)
Transitional Top Up Support (TTS) Briefing for School Leaders :Appendix 1 (Uploaded 03/04/2020)
Transitional Top Up Support (TTS):Guidance Document for Applicants: Appendix 2 (Uploaded 03/04/2020)
Transitional Top Up Support (TTS): Funding Application Form: Appendix 3 (Uploaded 03/04/2020)
SENCo FAQs ( Uploaded 01/04/2020)
Educational Psychology core offer: Support offer for families (For Headteachers - Updated 25/03/2020)
Educational Psychology core offer: Support offer for Schools & settings
Educational Psychology core offer: Support offer for Families
Find out who your EP is
March 2020 Core offer for schools and settings

First Aid

Paediatric First Aid Risk Assessment (Uploaded 02/04/2020)

Schools HR FAQs (Updated 24th March 2020)
Key worker entitlement (letter dated 20/03/2020)

Training and CPD

Free coaching for school leaders. You can access up to three 1hour virtual coaching sessions with one of our associate coaches, all
with school leadership experience. (Uploaded 30/03/2020)
Online CPD opportunities for school staff relating to SEND & Inclusion (Updated 25th March 2020)

Specific Primary School Updates

Specific Secondary School and Post 16 Update

Kooth.com is an online counselling service which is a free, confidential, safe and anonymous way to ask for help a