2nd March 2020
Dear Parents & Carers
We have received the following update from the Department for Education with regard to the coronavirus.
Today, we have launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 (coronavirus) 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 directed to do so by Public Health England.
The importance of hygiene
Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19. See the attached poster for further information.
Where to find the latest information
Updates on COVID-19 https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.