Department for Education coronavirus helpline

The Department for Education coronavirus helpline is now available to answer questions about COVID-19 relating to education and children’s social care. Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline as follows:

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

Where to find the latest information

Updates on COVID-19:

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Self Isolation guidance January 2022

It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they're unwell.

Please follow this link for guidance: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

How to wash your hands properly

Wash your hands more often for 20 seconds with soap and hot water.
Watch this short NHS film for guidance:

Teach young children how to wash their hands with the NHS handwashing song: