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Providing impartial information, advice and support to parents of children with special educational needs (Formerly known as 'SSIASS' and 'Surrey Parent Partnership')

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Child-friendly explanation of the coronavirus

A PDF has been produced which provides a simple, child-friendly explanation of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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