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Online gaming can offer many positive experiences. It can give children and young people the chance to escape into a virtual world, to learn, and to connect with others. However, there is a risk of children and young people viewing inappropriate content in games and being contacted by adults seeking to exploit them. During Covid-19 […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has made fundraising for charities like ours very difficult and now more than ever, we need your help! Today, we’re sharing five ways that you can fundraise in your spare time. Whether you have a spare minute or could dedicate a little time every day for a week, we’re so incredibly grateful […]
Over two months on lockdown (or more for some), how are you doing? “Have you noticed an increase in articles and posts on social media about how to get through this pandemic? I have seen a number of social media posts shared recently, many very useful and many helping us consider how we live our […]
Throughout May, Accuro’s Adult Friendship Scheme put their baking skills to the test with a ‘virtual bake off’ challenge. Adult Friendship Scheme Coordinator Kerry Matholie said, “The bake off idea was actually inspired by a friend of mine who was running the competition with her family- each week a family friend was setting them a […]
Mindfulness Exercise NHS https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/ Online Safety at Home Resources from Think U Know on supporting your child at home to access the internet safely. https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/support-your-child-at-home/ Kooth Kooth is an online counselling and emotional wellbeing support service providing young people aged 11-18 years (up to 19th birthday) in mid Essex with a […]
The current situation means things haven’t gone quite the way we’d planned for the past couple of months at Accuro. We had exciting activities planned including Easter and Half Term Break, but of course, these have sadly had to be cancelled. At Accuro, we know the importance of staying connected. Our clubs aim to reduce […]
Click the links below to Download our virtual quiz to play and use at home! Virtual Quiz Slideshow Download Answer Sheet Download Have fun! We ask that if you use the quiz, that you please consider a small donation of £3 to Accuro by texting ACCURO to 70085 or by donating here. *Please use […]
A helpful guide to virtual resources for children, young people and families from Essex County Council. Click here to download
Click the link below to read a fantastic article by Claire Cook of ‘Holding The Space for You’. This article details a helpful four point plan on surviving homeschooling. Keep Calm and Carer on
We’re participating in #GivingTuesdayNow – an awareness day in support of the NHS, all essential services, workers and charities. At such an uncertain time, Accuro needs your help! Donating the cost of your daily coffee, sharing one of our posts or taking part in our virtual quiz nights can make a huge difference to us […]