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ADVICE ON WORKING FROM HOME
tips and resources
Superhighways: Tips for remote working
GoToMeeting: Connect with anyone, anywhere, on any device
Working from Home: a guide to creating a healthy and productive workspace
Superhighways: Free online data training
mental health and wellbeing
Advice about mental health at work
My Whole Self: Supporting your mental health while working remotely
Health, wellbeing and working from home
John W Bailie: Dealing with conflict at work during the pandemic
Remote Work Burnout – report about the effect of working from home on our mental health
CORONAVIRUS ADVICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
WELLBEING
Coronavirus & Wellbeing – practical advice for staying at home
Body and Soul: Free weekly live streamed therapeutic sessions
Tips for creating a routine during self-isolation
Remote support toolkit to support young people mental wellbeing
The Nest – free and confidential mental wellbeing advice and support
Five ways to good mental wellbeing – check out these tips
Ezra – A young professional’s guide to mental wellbeing while remote working and career planning
GENERAL ADVICE AND RESOURCES
Support for children and young people to understand domestic violence
Coronavirus advice for under 21s
Race Equality Foundation – Coronavirus information and resources
The Hype Project – free resources for young people
Support for LGBTQ+ young people
Equally Ours – Coronavirus and the human rights of LGBTI people, equal rights coalition statement
The Impact of the Two Pandemics – VAWG and COVID-19 on Black and Minoritised Women and Girls
Youth Blogs – Young people reflecting on the pandemic
Street games – report on the impact of the lockdown in low income areas
EU report – Youth inclusion, digital solutions and the global pandemic
4 in 1 – Tips for young people from young people. Weekly episodes
Centre for Mental Health – understanding inequalities during the pandemic
Government Guidance – Lockdown 4th January 2021
COURSES, events and ACTIVITIEs
Bounce Back – 16-24 Supporting NEET Project for young people currently not working or studying
MyLifeMySay – free online events for young people
The Hype Project – take part in an online research project
Free online courses from Raaw London – for more info contact info@raawfoundation.com
NYA – Learn about gangs and explotation
Young Bristol – Virtual Youth Clubs
Bite Back 2030 – apply to become a Youth Leader
Youth Voice Steering Group – Apply now
RJ4All e-courses – learn about restorative justice
EMPLOYMENT
Young enterprise, young money – Digital toolkits
Youth work – Skills and career activities
Advice about mental health at work
A guide to delivering digital youth work
UK Youth – list of online events June 2020
Note on how the government should respond to concerns about youth employment
BACP – competences for telephone ecounselling
Citizens Advice – free advice on employment and related issues
Southwark works – Job vacancies, online resources and courses
Job Centre Plus – employment information
GOV.UK – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme information
City of London – Covid19 advice for businesses
SALTO – A guide to digital education for youth workers
SALTO – Integrating young ex-offenders into youth work
Open Access Youth Work: A Narrative Review of Impact
Southwark Council – Job vacancies and career advice by mail
FinImpact – Resources and Tips for Young Entrepreneurs
YouthLink Scotland – Youth Work Skills Framework
BEFit4Life – 2 years of business support
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Tech Pixies: definitive guide to staying at home with kids during the coronavirus crisis
Tate Kids – Make Art and Play Games
#EveryHomeATheatre – Challenges for the whole family
Online resources and activities to mark VE Day
SuperArts – low-cost dance classes for the whole family
Chatterpack’s box to beat boredom
Scouts – The great indoors. Activities to inspire young minds
Save the Children – activities to keep children entertained during lockdown
Unicorn theatre – unique digital theatre experience for 3 to 8s
Unique voice – stay at home activity pack
HELP STAYING CONNECTED ONLINE
tIPS AND ONLINE SAFETY
Zoom – support during the COVID 19
The Cares Family: Connection and community in a disconnected age
A digital guide for young people
LearnMyWay – Learn how to use the internet
Vpn mentor – The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Child Online in 2020
Pixel Privacy – How To Keep Your Children Safe Online: The Ultimate Guide For The Non Techy Parent
ONLINE CALLS
CHILDREN
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
Coronavirus: Chris and Xand have what you need to know
Children’s guide to coronavirus
Konnue Huq – Explains coronavirus to kids
Coronavirus – a book for children
Don’t worry little bear – ebook and activities about coronavirus
Ebook – Dave the dog is worried about coronavirus
E-bug – learn about infections and how to prevent them
wellbeing
Yes Futures – free resources to support children’s wellbeing
Parent/Carer pack on supporting mental wellbeing
Multiple resources for parents and carers
Place2Be – Resources for Children’s Mental Health Week
education
Chatterpack: Home learning resources list for families
The Hideout – a space for children to understand domestic abuse
Curve – Children’s activity pack
Audible – free audiobooks for children
Rosetta stone – free language lessons for children
Ossicones and oxygen – Fun maths and science activities and experiments
Just Kidding About – Ideas of activities to do for young children at home
physical activity
Boogie Beebies – get children dancing
NHS Change4life – Indoor activities for kids
This Girl Can – Disney Dance Alongs
The Body Coach – Workouts for Children
GoNoodle – Physical Wellness for Kids
Create Development – real PE at home
KidsRunFree – Videos of games and activities for families to stay fit
Gymrun youtube channel – videos to keep children active
Move Crew – missions for children to do sport daily
EDUCATION IN ISOLATION
resources and tips
Twinkl: home learning and school closure packs made by teachers
EBSCO – Library free resources and tips
List of online education resources
Guidance to remote teaching and coaching
Asdan: free resources for home learning
The Skills Builder Partnership
London learning at home – many different resources
Place2Be – Resources for headteachers and school staff to promote children wellbeing
Coronavirus and schools – FAQs
GOV.UK – Guidance about safeguarding in schools
Roadmap for renewal – practical toolkit for schools
Back To School After Lockdown – Tips From An NHS Psychologist
activities and courses
Art Aid – Activities for Prison learners during the coronavirus lockdown
Big Creative Education – Free English and Maths courses for more info sabrei.ackah@bigcreative.education
You make it – Online empowerment programme
Leadership through sport and business – Digital Apprenticeships
Super Movers – Children learn while they move
Imoves – fun activities to learn and stay active
The Maths Factor – Online lessons for free children 4-12
Live art workshops from Art in the Park
I’m a Scientist, Stay at Home – chat with scientists and more
Creative Computing Club Suffolk – “Be Internet Citizens”
Learn British Sign Language for free
The Open University – free online courses
Harvard University – free online courses
Free e-course – Mental Health Awareness for sport and physical activity
OpenUpScience magazine – activities for ages 7-14. Contact rebeccaporter@cambridgesciencecentre.org
The RJ webinar series – Learn about restorative justice
EuroDesk – European Drug Prevention Prize
Fairtrade Schools – Teaching Resources
European Solidarity Corps – Open Online Course
FREE ENTERTAINMENT
Southwark Council – Online events for free
Burning the village Podcast – by young people about their experiences
TryLife – Interactive Drama Series
Southwark Playhouse – watch plays for free
Libraries – Borrow 1,000 of e-books and audiobooks free online
Kobo – 700+ free modern and classic e-books via app
Marvel Unlimited – 100+ free digital comics
Amazon Alexa – Listen to free audiobooks every month
Royal Opera House – free streaming service
Stitches in Time Project – creative resource pack
Unicorn Theatre – watch online theatre for children
STAY ACTIVE
workouts
#StayInWorkOut – Sport England
‘Our Parks’ programme – free streamed yoga, pilates, hiit and bootcamp classes every day
Fitness Blender – Workout videos for any fitness level
London Sport – Active at home table
Healthy Futures – Sign Up to receive weekly food and exercise log
Lord’s Taverners – free online hub with cricket based activities
Online workouts for pregnant women and new mums
Couch to 5K – A running plan for begginers
Parasport – workouts for wheelchair users
FIT FANS – online exercises for adults
Yoga with Adriene – free yoga videos
10 today – video and radio workouts
British Heart Foundation – 10 minute living room workout
tips and resources
Move more – Tips to stay physically active
Youth Sport Trust – resources to support home activity
Sport England – Sports under the new restrictions
Sport England – Your questions answered
Resources to support the sport and physical activity sector
Active 10 – free walking tracker app
Mind – getting active at home in the garden activities A-Z
Mind – get active bingo. Challenge yourself
Mind – Try going for a mindful walk
Help planning your yoga session
Sports England – Tips on hygene for sport and physical activity
SUPPORT WITH FINANCES AND DAILY LIVING
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
COVID-19 Financial support for Southwark residents
StepChange: Get free debt advice online
Turn2us – A national charity that provides financial support
GOV.UK – Find Financial Support for Business
YEF Covid19 fund for people at risk of youth violence
Coronavirus Finance and Bills help
GOV.UK – Information about Universal Credit
Other help
Tell Southwark Council if you no someone who needs help
More information from Southwark Council
Getting free food during in Lewisham
Free Wellbeing and Sanitary Box for Young Girls across London! Please email info@animayouth.co.uk
GOV.UK – Advice on Coronavirus and Domestic Abuse
Guidance for Young Carers and Covid-19
Government’s COVID19 recovery strategy
An unsafe distance: the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on excluded people in England
Are you a vulnerable person in isolation? Find help from NHS volunteer respoders
GOV.UK – Advice on what to do if you are struggling with Coronavirus
GoodGym – Request different types of support for vulnerable people
SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DIFFICULTIES
RESOURCES AND TIPS
Obssesive Compulsive Disorder UK
BCAP – Information from counsellors
Southwark Council – Mental health and wellbeing support services
A list of helpful websites and apps for managing mental health
‘Troo’ – a new well being app for young people. Download it for Android or IOS.
Guide to adding online support to your young people’s and mental health wellbeing service
How to manage mood swings during lockdown
Mental wellbeing advice by group
Public Health England – Every Mind Matters
The Mental Health Foundation – free resources and help
Kooth – online well-being support for young people 11-19
The five most effective ways to improve your wellbeing today
One in Four – telephone support line for survivors of sexual abuse
Let’s talk loneliness – resources to cope with loneliness
Rethink mental illness – resources and help
GOV.UK – Guidance for parents and carers on how to support young people’s mental health
Drugwatch – A guide to dealing with anxiety
Thrive LDN – resources to help your mental health
ACTIVITIES
The Wellness Society – Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
10 days of happiness – Free online coaching programme
Coping with anxiety and stress – free workbook for young people
Free mental health and wellbeing resource pack
Getaway Girls – “She writes too” project
United response – fun online activities to support your wellbeing
