In these extraordinary and very challenging times, we want to reassure you that we are determined and committed to you and your needs.
Randolphs Childcare Team are here to help you look for staff for your household or a new role and we are still registering great candidates thanks to technology!
Registration and interviews are continuing by Skype and all of our Consultants are busy getting all references and paperwork checked.
With children now homeschooling our childcare consultant Anna has collated some great additional online resources to help aid you through this challenging time. Whether it be addtional learning websites or an app for meditation and wellbeing - there is something for everyone! We are here to suport you.
Links for the lockdown
Celebrities including Sir David Attenborough, Mabel and Liam Payne have teamed up to help with your schoolwork while having to learn from home.
BBC Bitesize - National Curriculum subjects for all ages - small and easy to understand
BBC Teach - videos for parents as well as children
Khan Academy - online lessons particularly for Maths and Science
Duolingo - Languages - free to use
The Artful Parent - creative projects for younger children
Code Studio - computer science activities and lessons
Maths
Carol Vorderman - The Maths Factor
Meditation and wellbeing
Headspace App is brilliant and good for adults and children
Films
Amazon and Netflix
Openculture has a list of 1150 free films
School subjects - You Tube will be your best friend on this - be mindful of allowing your child to search the internet without parental guidance.
Entertainment/Activity/child development ideas online
Captain Calamity You Tube - The Captain Calamity Adventures (Adventures Channel)/Instagram - captain_calamity1 - Stories, magic shows, easy cooking and arts and crafts
Dazzle & Fizz - storytime by Nanny Rose - lovely stories being read by a grandma type of lady, baby and toddler club, kids club fitness - great company and they have just partnered with Bespoke
Joe Wicks - PE with Joe/You Tube and Instagram (The Bodycoach)
Angels and Urchins have rounded up their top picks of online drama classes
Enjoy something fun and entertaining this weekend
For the older children and adults
Henley Lockdown Fest - 2nd/3rd May
Live Music, DJ Sets, Professional chef demos, Celebrity interviews, Yoga Class, Fitness Sessions, Children Entertainment, Family Quiz, Food and Drink
Randolphs also have a number of registered Governess's, Nannies, Tutors, Qualified Teachers who can train your existing nanny or help provide online support to you during this time - we also recognise those families who have children that have special needs or disabilities who are now not getting the respite they may have been able to receive before lock down. We have specialists in this area who could support you with this too. Please contact our childcare team for further information. We have a number of candidates who have been self isolating who could support you by living in should you feel you are requiring support in the home.
