#StayHomeSaveLives

There appears to be some confusion about school arrangements during this unprecedented time.

The guidelines say, stay at home. However everyone knows some roles are vital to the COVID19 crisis and therefore can’t. The provision schools are providing is for the children of these workers.

The provision is not educational based it is an Emergency Child Care provision. 

Please, if you can, help us to do our bit for social distancing. If you are at home or can work from home, please keep your children with you.

We want everyone safe and well.

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.

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)