Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Public Health England have produced a letter for schools which explains when a person requires a coronavirus test and what the symptoms of coronavirus are. This letter is shown below.
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