Follow this link for the latest Government advise for parents and carers regarding the closure of educational settings:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers

Latest Government guidance

Please click on the following links for the Governments latest guidance:

National Lockdown: Stay at home - Updated 29th March 2021

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home

Shielding and protecting people defined as extremely vulnerable - updated 16th April 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19

Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus - updated 21st April 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection

Timeline of stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus and an easy to read coronavirus information document from Public Health England

Coronavirus Advice & Information

You can help to slow the spread of Coronavirus!

• Make sure you and your children follow these general principles to prevent spreading any respiratory virus:
• Wash your hands often – with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or an alcohol-based sanitiser if soap and water aren’t available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• If you feel unwell, stay at home and don’t attend work or school.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in the home.
• If you’re worried about your symptoms, please call NHS 111 – don’t go directly to your GP or other healthcare environment.

Washing your hands is one of the simplest ways you can protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and flu.  See the following video by the NHS for further advice on the most effective way of washing your hands:  https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/ 

For the latest response from the UK government go to:  https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response   

Department for Education Coronavirus helpline - this helpline has been set up to answer questions about the virus related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline.

• Phone:  

  0800 046 8687

• Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
• Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)