Coronavirus
3rd Mar 2020
DfE update on the government's response to COVID‑19 (Coronavirus)
Department for Education Coronavirus helpline
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)
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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