The good news is that despite higher transmissibility, there is no evidence yet that the new form of the virus is a greater threat to children's health.
Dr Andrew Raffles, Consultant Paediatrician at The Portland Hospital, part of HCA and Dr Ian Hay Ltd, explains how to tell if your child is suffering from Covid-19 or the common cold, and when they need to self-isolate.
Fireman Sam is inviting your children to draw their very own modern-day hero, and post it on social media using the hashtag #FindTheHero. They'll donate £1 to the DEC Coronavirus Appeal for every picture, up to £10,000.
Perhaps the most important thing underlying all of these points and for homeschooling is the emphasis on rewarding your children, the same as they would receive in school.
The following article is provided in accordance with the latest advice by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Royal College of Midwives and Public Health England.
Rumours and misinformation have been circulating to such an extent that social media platforms have taken a stand to direct people towards reliable information rather than facilitate click-bait links to scaremongering fake articles.
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