Weekly Update : COVID-19
On the 2nd March the Department of Education updated their advice to schools.
There is now a dedicated helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:
The DfE have confirmed that no school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case, unless directed to do so by Public Health England.
Further guidance can be found on these websites:
Public Health England and the official Government website