Guidance
What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Information for parents and carers about going back to schools, nurseries and colleges in the autumn term.
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This guidance is being updated to reflect the latest advice on face coverings in education.
Information for parents and carers of children at:
- registered childcare providers (including nurseries and childminders)
- primary and secondary schools (including independent schools, maintained schools, academy trusts, free schools and special schools)
- colleges (for the purposes of this guidance ‘colleges’ means publicly funded sixth form and further education colleges, independent training providers and special post-16 institutions)
Published 18 June 2020
Last updated 21 August 2020 + show all updates
Last updated 21 August 2020 + show all updates
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We have added new information on school admissions. We have updated the information on travelling to and from nursery, childminders, school and college, education, health and care (EHC) plans, wellbeing, online safety and assessment and exams.
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Removed 'What parents and carers need to know about nurseries, childminders, schools and colleges until August 2020' as now out of date.
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Update to the transport section in the guidance for this summer term - 'What parents and carers need to know about nurseries, childminders, schools and colleges until August 2020'. These changes ensure consistency with guidance from the Department for Transport.
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Added guidance for parents and carers about early years providers, schools and colleges in the autumn term.
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We have added content on summer provision, school uniform and a package of support worth £1billion to support pupils to catch up. We have updated content on school meals and the Covid Summer Food Fund.
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First published.