CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE - 16/03/20

• School is open as usual (until we are told otherwise by Public Health England)
• If we close we will inform parents / carers through text, Twitter, Latest News on the school website and letter (if the decision is made while the children are in school)
• See the above action plan for more details of what we are doing in school
• If your child shows symptoms (temperature and persistent cough) keep them off for 7 days (do not call 111) - if it becomes clear it is COVID-19 (Coronavirus) inform school (01772 421992).
• Only contact 111 if there are difficulties, if it does not clear up after 7 days or there are underlying other health issues. Otherwise it is a case of 'getting through it' and recovering at home.
• If a case of COVID-19 is confirmed by a parent we will inform all parents.
• If a child develops possible symptoms in school we will send them home immediately
• Visit the following site for the most up to date information:
• https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
• WASH YOUR HANDS!

Advice from DfE

• Department for Education Coronavirus helpline
• Today, we have launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:
• Phone: 0800 046 8687
• Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
• Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
• No school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless directed to do so by Public Health England.
• The importance of hygiene
• Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19. Please help us in sharing simple and effective hand hygiene messages.
• Public Health England has a dedicated webpage with a range of posters and digital materials at:
• https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/101-coronavirus-/resources
• Sign up is quick, free and means you will be alerted as more resources are made available.
• Where to find the latest information
• Updates on COVID-19:
• https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
• Guidance for educational settings:
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19
• Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas:
• https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus