ADSHE have collated a Hub for advice and resources in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, which is being updated on a regular basis:
Government advice:
Government guidance for educational settings:
Office for Students: Student Guide to Coronavirus
Disabled Students’ Commission student handbook: Considerations for disabled students when applying to university in light of Covid-19
Association of Non-Medical Help Providers: report into the impact of Covid-19 on DSA provision
Student Loans Company: DSA frequently asked questions v5 – 19.08.20
SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC):
- statement regarding conducting online diagnostic assessments – 31.03.20
- physical distancing and diagnostic reports – 05.20
- guidance on face-to-face assessments under easing of lockdown – 18.05.20
- Evaluations of Need by Remote Video Platform – 06.20
Universities UK: COVID-19 information for universities
Department for Education: COVID-19 and Education advice line: 0800 046 8687 or email DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Working from home:
Clear Talents have produced a Working from Home booklet, which also details how to set up your home workspace effectively
ACAS have produced a detailed Homeworking guide for employers and employees
Health and general advice:
Student Space, which offers lots of support, resources and advice about COVID-19
NHS advice for everyone
Mental Health UK has lots of information about managing mental health
Calm is offering lots of free information, advice and exercises through its website and app
Good Grief has a wealth of support resources
Office for Students have published a briefing note about supporting students with mental health issues
BBC News website
Channel 4 News website
You Tube video of the US Surgeon General, showing how to make a basic face covering
BBC website instructions on how to make basic and more complex face coverings