Coronavirus – an update

Monday 02 March 2020

Today, the Department for Education has sent another email to schools with updated advice to support schools in dealing with coronavirus and any concerns around this.

They have set up a helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

The advice remains that no school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless directed to do so by Public Health England. We will continue to follow this advice.

The email also stresses the importance of hygiene: personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19. We’ve done lots in school to promote this message – please do the same at home. For example, before you eat this evening, make sure your child washes their hands for at least 20 seconds.

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