Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
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.
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
