Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

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