Resources for learners and parents/carers
We’ve put together a list of resources to help our learners and their parents/carers following changes and guidelines in relation to the Coronavirus. We understand this is a difficult time for everyone, and hope these resources will provide some extra support and guidance.
If you have any questions during the closure period, please contact us on [email protected].
Resources for current learners
Wherever you’re working from, please continue to work towards your future goals. You will have learning to do online from your course tutors, and this is important as it will be used to determine your successful completion of qualifications.
We’ve compiled a list of resources to help you study at home, think about your future, keep your mind active and look after your wellbeing.
Also, for learners who joined us in September, we’ve got a range of publications on our Learners Hub
Please note, Safeguarding resources can be found near the bottom of this page.
Moodle
Coventry College’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and the place to find content and resources for the course you are enrolled on at the College.
eBooks Platform
Access our eBooks platform via Moodle: navigate to the “Digital Learning Resources” page where you will find access to around 500 eBooks.
Free skills and careers booklet from Youth Employment UK
A booklet containing tips and activities to boost your skills, knowledge and confidence whatever stage of education, employment or training you are at. It may be particularly useful to learners who are soon moving on to their next step.
Thrive at Home free course
A course from Future Learn and Coventry University to help you find practical ways of coping whilst at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ten top study tips for online learners
Tips to help you get the most out of learning and studying remotely.
BrainPOP
FREE learning across a range of topics and subjects.
BBC Bitesize
Resources to help you learn and revise, as well as offer support in other areas of life.
The Skills Toolkit
A new online learning platform from the Department for Education – access free, high-quality digital and numeracy courses to help build up your skills and boost your job prospects. All courses are online and flexible, so you can work through them at your own pace.
Barnados helpline for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
Barnados are encouraging Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic children, young people and families affected by Covid-19 to speak to them: about worries, problems and stresses during this time. Between Monday and Friday, 1pm and 8pm, they will provide emotional support, advice and signposting to other organisations who can provide further help.
HOPELINEUK Helpline
The HOPELINK helpline is available to anyone under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, and anyone who may be concerned about them. Papyrus’ trained suicide prevention advisers are trained to help young people focus on staying safe from suicide. Their training enables them to provide advice and support to help forward and stay alive.
Coronavirus and your wellbeing | Coronavirus and your wellbeing – for young people
Advice from the mental health charity Mind to help you through this time.
Young Minds
Advice from the UK’s leading charity for young people’s mental health.
Every Mind Matters
Expert advice and top tips on how to look after your mental wellbeing if you need to stay at home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Samaritans
A charity that provides confidential emotional support to people who are facing feelings of separation or despair or even suicide.
Contact them on freephone number 116 123 or via email at [email protected]
Children & Young Person Advice Helpline
A 24 hour, 7 day a week helpline:
Between 8am-8pm call 024 7664 1799 | Between 8pm-8am call 024 7693 8000
Child Bereavement UK
Materials, resources and a helpline for supporting young people up to the age of 25.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Resources and support suitable for young people as well as adults.
1-2-1 Counsellor Chat
A link to a 1-2-1 Counsellor Chat on the Childline website.
Gaming safely online
A guide to gaming safely from Childline.
Me Power Academy
FREE resources for parents to help their children and teenagers succeed and thrive.
Educate Magazine
Educate, the magazine for schools, parents and pupils, have published several blogs posts to support parents during school closures.
Covid-19 Help and Guidance
Download the latest guidance from the City council as we go into a second lockdown.
Young Minds
Tips from the charity Young Minds about how to talk to your child about Coronavirus.
Every Mind Matters
Expert advice and top tips on how to look after your mental wellbeing if you need to stay at home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mutual AID UK
A central place for people to find help from their local community groups – search by postcode or town to find local groups that have been set up to support vulnerable groups or people who are having to self-isolate.
Samaritans
A charity that provides confidential emotional support to people who are facing feelings of separation or despair or even suicide.
Contact them on freephone number 116 123 or via email at [email protected]
Child Bereavement UK
Materials, resources and a helpline for supporting young people up to the age of 25.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Resources and support suitable for young people as well as adults.
Gaming: What parents need to know
A guide to gaming for parents and carers from Thinkuknow.
Net-Aware
Your guide to social networks, apps and games from the NSPCC and O2.
Safeguarding from harmful influences online
Information from PREVENT around digital safety during Covid-19.
Family Fund
A family fund launched by the government to support you in looking after your child.
Safeguarding resources
Coventry College is committed to ensuring that everyone is safe and secure, both whilst physically at college, and in all other aspects of everyday life. We want to support all our learners in taking personal responsibility, making positive choices and understanding the dangers of knife crime, and the legal ramifications of becoming involved in illegal activity. The College works closely with external partners to collaborate, including local and regional police officers. As part of our commitment to safety, we will be involved in National Knife Awareness week commencing 9 November. There will be a greater police presence on both campuses during the week and officers should be available to talk, if there are any concerns about safety. In addition, on 11 November, a knife arch will be allocated at each campus entrance, to support police officers in protecting our communities.
Coventry Information Directory
Directory of advice and support agencies across Coventry.
Mutual AID UK
A central place for people to find help from their local community groups – search by postcode or town to find local groups that have been set up to support vulnerable groups or people who are having to self-isolate.
Children & Young Person Advice Helpline
A 24 hour, 7 day a week helpline:
Between 8am-8pm call 024 7664 1799 | Between 8pm-8am call 024 7693 8000
Safetotalk helpline: 0800 111 4998
Coventry City Council’s domestic abuse website
Coventry Haven: 02476 444 077 | [email protected] | Live chat
Offering safety and empowerment for women and children who are subjected to domestic violence and abuse
Coventry Housing Options: 02476 834 025
Coventry City Council’s homefinder
Adult Social Care: 024 7683 3003
Coventry City Council’s adult social care service
Children’s Social Care: 024 7678 8555 (Out of hours: 024 7683 2222)
Coventry’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub
Report domestic abuse via the West Midlands Police website
It’s easy to use and could be safer than calling
Concerns about children and domestic abuse
Information from West Midlands Police
NSPCC
Adults concerned about a child: 0808 800 5000 | Help for children and young people: 0800 1111
Full list of regional charities who can help
Information from West Midlands Police
If someone is in immediate danger and their life is threatened, they should dial 999 and we will get officers to them as soon as possible.
If they cannot talk they can make a silent 999 call by typing 55 after the call is answered.
