Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

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Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Letter for parents about

COVID-19 symptoms

Public Health England have produced a letter for schools to distribute to parents which explains when a person requires a coronavirus test and what the symptoms of coronavirus are. The Department would be grateful if you could share and circulate this letter amongst parents at your school.

Click here to download the letter.

Check if you or your child has coronavirus symptoms CLICK HERE

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)

Below are some useful links:

Click here for BBC article on how to talk to children about the coronavirus:

COVID-19: guidance for educational settings

Coronavirus: Keep it simple, stick to facts - how parents should tell kids

Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK government response

Coronavirus (COVID-19): latest information and advice

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance

NHS information: coronavirus (COVID-19)

Travel advice: coronavirus (COVID-19)

Please scroll down for hand washing information and videos for children