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Coronavirus information for SI professionals and parents

NDCS have updated their coronavirus blogs (2 October 2020) in light of yesterday’s DfE announcement on remote teaching.

For professionals:

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/blog/education-for-deaf-children-coronavirus-info-for-professionals/

For parents:

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/blog/support-for-home-learning-coronavirus-info-for-families-of-deaf-children/

The main changes is to draw attention to the fact that a Temporary Continuity Direction has been issued and that schools, from the 22nd October, will have a legal duty to provide remote teaching where pupils are self-isolating and/or if there is local or national lockdown. The Direction will be in force until the end of the school year, unless revoked.

Alongside the Direction, some new information/content has been published on remote education, including updated guidance around expectations https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools#res

BATOD has released coronavirus-related guidance for members (https://www.batod.org.uk/resource/statement-from-the-batod-president-on-the-impact-of-the-coronavirus/) and, in conjunction with the UK Assistive Listening Technology Working Group, also published guidance about maintaining specialist audiology technology during the coronavirus period (https://www.batod.org.uk/resource/uk-assistive-listening-technology-working-group-and-batod-joint-advice/).

RNIB, in collaboration with VIEW and other key partners, will be providing updates on their work and support offer to families and professionals. This information will complement the work of NDCS and provide VI specific advice and support which will be updated regularly.

Families - https://www.sightadvicefaq.org.uk/independent-living/Covid-19-CYPF-SAFAQ

Professionals – www.rnib.org.uk/educationprofessionals