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Be Internet Legends is evolving to help schools meet new challenges, whether staff are working remotely or still going in. Google and Parent Zone are coming up with new, fun and interactive ways to support pupils, families and teachers in the coming weeks – including delivering content virtually. If you haven’t already, sign up to the Be Internet Legends mailing list and stay tuned for updates!

Get free Parent Zone Membership until June

The COVID-19 situation is throwing new challenges at everyone – especially those of us who work with children and families.

In case you missed it, we’re offering all schools and organisations free Parent Zone Membership until 19 June to ensure you have the most useful information and advice at your fingertips, whatever happens.

You’ll have access to a library of exclusive materials written by our expert team at Parent Zone to support the families you work with through this difficult time – including resources specifically designed to help families deal with the new challenges posed by COVID-19 such as:

• Talking to children and young people about COVID-19.
• Families’ COVID-19 questions answered

What parents in lockdown need to know about digital resilience

Houseparty: what is it and is it safe for young people?

In these strange times, young people can feel very cut off from their friends. Since the coronavirus crisis started, the video-chatting app Houseparty has enjoyed a surge in popularity.

And it’s easy to see why – it enables young people stuck at home to hang out with friends more informally than on other video conferencing apps.

Here we tell families what they need to know about the popular app and give advice on how they can help their child use it in a safer, more enjoyable way.

Eight activities that will help you stay in touch with grandparents – even when you’re apart

It can be difficult for young people to process that they might not see their grandparents as much as they’re used to now that the UK is in lockdown.

Fortunately, that doesn’t mean they can’t keep in touch.

We’ve compiled a list of activities to enjoy with grandparents and other family members who may be living somewhere else.

Department for Education – Coronavirus

We are continuing to keep you updated on the government’s response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Department for Education Coronavirus helpline

Today, we have launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

The importance of hygiene

Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19. Please help us in sharing simple and effective hand hygiene messages.

Public Health England has a dedicated webpage with a range of posters and digital materials at:

https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/101-coronavirus-/resources

Sign up is quick, free and means you will be alerted as more resources are made available.

New guidance for employers

The Department for Business (BEIS) and Public Health England have issued guidance for employers, which you can find at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-covid-19

Where to find the latest information

Updates on COVID-19:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Guidance for educational settings:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19

Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus