Corona virus

Coronavirus – update advice

Please see below the government’s latest response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 

Department for Education Coronavirus helpline

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

Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

No school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless advised to do so by Public Health England. Travel advice to those travelling and living overseas: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus.  Please be assured that we are monitoring the situation on a daily basis, following the advice of the local authority, the LDBS, and by checking the Public Health England website for regular updates.  We are responding accordingly to all the advice given to us.

Can you please use the website below to watch the short hand washing video clip (48secs) with your child and encourage your child to do the actions. It includes washing the tips of fingers and the backs of hands. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51698180