All of the latest guidance and information that is being produced specifically relating to COVID-19 and its impact.
Critical workers and vulnerable children who can access schools or educational settings
List of critical workers (key workers) and vulnerable children and young people who can access full-time education provision in the case of future restrictions on education during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Guidance for full opening: special schools and other specialist settings
What all special schools and other specialist settings will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Free School Meal Provision
During the period of national lockdown, schools should continue to provide meal options for all pupils who are in school. Meals should be available free of charge to all infant pupils and pupils who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals who are in school. Guidance on free school meals and further guidance on free school meals has been produced by the Lead Association for Catering in Education, Public Health England and the Department for Education.
Get laptops and tablets for children who cannot attend school due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
How schools, colleges, academy trusts and local authorities can access digital devices for children who are learning remotely.
What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Read more here. Translations of this guidance are now available in the following languages:
Arabic; Bengali; Chinese (Traditional); Chinese (Simplified); French; Gujarati; Polish; Portuguese; Punjabi; Romany; Somali; Turkish and Urdu.
Transport to school and other places of education: autumn term 2020
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Guidance for parents and carers of children attending out-of-school settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Protective measures for holiday or after-school clubs and other out-of-school settings for children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Schools and COVID-19: guidance for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff and their employers in school settings
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School governance update
Read more here.
NHS test and trace
Click here for guidance on how it works.
Click here for guidance on the NHS test and trace service for employers, businesses and workers.
Guidance for contacts of people with possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak. Read the guidance here.
Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
Read more here.
Safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care
Read the guidance here for preventing and controlling infection, including the use of PPE, in education, childcare and children’s social care settings during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for children's social care services
Click here to read advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) for local authorities and their partners to help support and protect vulnerable children.
The HSE Management Standards toolkit.
Find out more here.
Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
Read the guidance here.
Using clusters and hubs to maintain educational provision
Read more here.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): SEND risk assessment guidance
Click here to read the guidance for special schools, specialist colleges, local authorities and any other settings managing children and young people with complex special educational needs and disability (SEND).
Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
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Safeguarding and remote education during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Coronavirus (COVID 19): online education resources
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): school and college performance measures
Click here for school and college accountability, performance tables and data during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): school closures
Click here to read what schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): early years and childcare closures
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Guidance for schools about temporary closure
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for children's social care services
Click here for advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) for local authorities and their partners to help support and protect vulnerable children.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for schools and other educational settings
To read guidance and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) in educational settings for staff, parents and carers, pupils and students. Read more here.
School governance update March 2020
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Travel advice for educational settings
Click here for advice for educational settings, and their students and staff, who are traveling or planning to travel during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Schools temporarily closing
Click here for guidance on what schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England on maintaining educational provision.
The government has given clear guidance on self-isolation, household isolation, and social distancing. Click here to read the full guidance.
General power to act in exceptional circumstances
In accordance with the powers and limitations in Article 134 the Governors are asked to consider making the following bye-law. Read more here.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – What you need to know
You're worried about COVID-19 and its impact on your pupils, staff and community. The Key for School Leaders have a go-to hub for practical advice and resources to help you every step of the way as the situation evolves. To find out more, click here.
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Decision-making resources for Boards of academy trusts. Read more here.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Issues with ordinary school provision
To view these FAQ's and answers, please click here.
BE RESPONSIBLE AND KEEP YOUR CHILD AT HOME
Use of free early education entitlements funding during the coronavirus outbreak
Read more here.
Providing free school meals during the coronavirus outbreak
Click here for guidance for schools and local authorities on free school meals arrangements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Reducing burdens on educational and care settings
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Financial support for education, early years and children’s social care
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Financial support for schools
Click here to read the guidance on funding available to schools to support them with costs associated with coronavirus (COVID-19).
Free school meals
Click here for guidance on schools and local authorities on free school meal arrangements during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Lloyds Bank
Card limit increase | free school meals | cash handling- faster payments plus cash on-site insurance limits
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Policy Procurement Notice (PPN) 02/20: Supplier relief due to COVID-19 – additional guidance
Click here to read the guidance aimed at helping post-16 educational establishments in higher education (HE) and further education (FE), including sixth-form colleges.
Click here to read the guidance aimed at helping maintained schools and academy trusts.
Early years foundation stage statutory framework (EYFS)
Read more here.
Procurement Policy Note 02/20: Supplier relief due to COVID-19
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) sets out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak. Read more here.
Direction issued to the Chief Regulator of Ofqual
Read more here.
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Schools Buying Club
Free Procurement Helpline: Simply email helpline@schoolsbuyingclub.com and a procurement specialist will assist you.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): initial teacher training (ITT)
Click here for Information for providers about managing initial teacher training courses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Higher education: reopening buildings and campuses
Read more here.
School food checklist for COVID-19
Read more here.
Providing apprenticeships during the coronavirus outbreak
Click here for guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations about changes to apprenticeships due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Free learning resources
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Schools printed music licence – how to utilise this while your pupils are studying at home
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Free-to-access digital education
Get access to a full curriculum of free-to-access digital education and support resources for people of all ages being affected. Click here for more information.
Coronavirus (COVID 19): online education resources
Click here to access the guidance for online educational resources for schools and parents to help children to learn at home.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): apprenticeship programme response
Click here to read the guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Mental health and wellbeing guidance
This weekend Public Health England has published new advice to support mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak. PHE has also updated the Every Mind Matters platform with specific advice on maintaining good mental wellbeing during the outbreak.
Read more here.
Mental wellbeing whilst staying at home - NHS
Read more here.
Closure of educational settings: information for parents and carers
For Information for parents and carers about the closure of schools and other educational settings following the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) click here.
HOW TO STAY HEALTHY WORKING FROM HOME
https:/For home working advice and wellbeing considerations for self isolation click here.
