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This is your daily email to keep you updated on the government’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19). New catch up fundingToday, we have announced a £1 billion catch-up package to support pupils who may have fallen behind due to lost teaching time as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This package includes:
The Education Endowment Foundation has also published a guide to help school leaders and staff decide how to use this funding to best support their pupils and their outcomes. Further information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) catch up support package can be found here: The Education Endowment Fund guide for schools can be found here: https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/covid-19-resources/covid-19-support-guide-for-schools/ Updated guidance for parents and carers on educational settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreakWe have updated our guidance for parents and carers on what they need to know about early years providers, schools, and colleges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak to align with policy announcements already made, for example, the flexibility for primary schools to welcome back additional pupils where they have the capacity to do so. We have also changed the layout of the page in response to user feedback to help parents and carers navigate to the information they need. The guidance can be found here: Updated guidance on supporting children and young people with complex special educational needs and disability (SEND)We have updated our guidance for educational settings supporting children and young people with complex special educational needs and disability (SEND). The update includes a new section with information for settings on the of re-admission of pupils who are clinically extremely vulnerable or with education, health and care (EHC) plans. The guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-send-risk-assessment-guidance National trial of the extension of powers of the special education-al needs and disability (SEND) tribunal to continueWe have updated the guidance for local authorities, health commissioners, parents and young people on the 2-year trial to extend powers of the special educational needs and disability (SEND) tribunal. The trial was due to end on 31 August 2020, however, given the pressures local areas are under as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we have decided to extend the trial until 31 August 2021. The guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/extended-powers-send-tribunal-national-trial Updated guidance for schools on reporting on pupil performanceWe have updated our guidance for schools on writing statutory end of year reports for parents. This guidance has been updated to confirm that regulations have been laid to remove the requirement to report on national curriculum assessments and attendance. The guidance for headteachers on reporting to parents on pupil performance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-reports-on-pupil-performance-guide-for-headteachers The guidance for schools on reporting to parents at the end of key stages 1 and 2 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/reporting-to-parents-at-the-end-of-key-stages-1-and-2 The information below has not changed since yesterday. Collection of guidance for educational settings on GOV.UKThe Department for Education’s coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance has been grouped by subject and audience on GOV.UK to help you find the information relevant to you. In response to your feedback, future updates to guidance will also include a summary of the changes that have been made. Guidance on what early years providers need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/early-years-and-childcare-coronavirus-covid-19 Guidance on what school leaders, teachers and school staff need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/guidance-for-schools-coronavirus-covid-19 Guidance on what colleges, universities and other providers need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/further-and-higher-education-coronavirus-covid-19 Guidance on what local authority children’s services need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/local-authority-childrens-services-coronavirus-covid-19 You can sign up to alerts on GOV.UK to be notified by email when new pages are published or existing pages change. You can set the frequency at which you receive these emails and unsubscribe at any time. Sign up to GOV.UK updates here: https://www.gov.uk/email-signup?link=/government/organisations/department-for-education Department for Education coronavirus helplineThe Department for Education coronavirus helpline is 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 Opening hours: 8am to 6pm – Monday to Friday If you work in a school, please have your unique reference number (URN or UK PRN) available when calling the helpline. Handwashing adviceIt is essential that everyone washes their hands more often, using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Hand washing with soap employs mechanical action that loosens bacteria and viruses from the skin, rinsing them into the drain. Drying hands afterwards makes the skin less hospitable to the virus. Hand sanitiser can be effective if soap is not available or the situation makes using soap less feasible (i.e. when outside) but using hand sanitiser provides none of the virus-destroying friction that rubbing your hands together and rinsing with water provides. The latest guidance and video on hand washing can be found at: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/ The e-Bug project is led by Public Health England and has a dedicated webpage for learning resources on hand washing and respiratory hygiene. E-Bug has published posters on hand hygiene, and covering coughs and sneezes, to display in bathrooms, classrooms and shared spaces. The hand and respiratory hygiene posters and other educational resources can be found here: |
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Covid-19 update - 19 May 2020If a friend has forwarded this email to you, you can subscribe to email updates about Coronavirus for people who live and work in the Bradford district. Statement on schools openingCllr Imran Khan, Bradford Council’s portfolio holder for education, employment and skills, said: Do you need help or support?If you need help or have a particular need please ring and talk to one of our friendly team who will take some details and pass them onto the relevant service. Call 01274 431000. We can help by:
See our website for more information about local support and volunteering to help others. Are you concerned about someone's safety?If you have a concern about the safety of a child or a vulnerable adult, do not keep it to yourself. Report your concern on the Safer Bradford website. We’re available 24/7, 365 days a year. Or call:
Don’t think, “What if I’m wrong?”. Think, “What if I’m right!” Stay at home as much as possible
See the latest Government guidance on staying alert and safe. Stay safe while out for exercisePlease follow the Government’s advice when leaving your home for exercise and observe the 2 metre rule for staying a safe distance apart. For more information about where you can walk in the Bradford district, and how to stay safe while you do so, visit our public green space and rights of way guidance page. Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus serviceUse the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online. Helpful linksUK Government guidance and support NHS coronavirus advice and information |
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This is your daily email to keep you updated on the government’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19). Preparations for national thank a teacher day – Wednesday 20 MayOn Wednesday 20 May, we are celebrating teachers, senior leaders, support staff and all those working in education settings who are making a difference to their schools and communities during the coronavirus outbreak. The Department for Education is working in partnership with the Teaching Awards Trust which has produced a set of resources including a Thank a Teacher toolkit containing graphics, images and frames for social media that you’re free to use. The Thank a Teacher Toolkit is available here: https://thankateacher.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Thank-a-Teacher-Day-2020-Tool-Kit.pdf Additional guidance for maintained schools, academy trusts, colleges and universities on procurement policy note 02/20We have published guidance to help schools, academy trusts and post-16 educational establishments in higher education and further education understand how policy procurement note (PPN) 02/20 guidance applies to them. The PPN sets out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus outbreak. The additional guidance for state-funded schools can be found here: The additional post-16 educational sector guidance can be found here: Coronavirus testing eligibility and how test and testing kits workAnyone in England showing symptoms of coronavirus who has to leave the home to go to work, or is aged 65 and over, is eligible for testing along with members of their households with symptoms. This is in addition to all essential workers with symptoms. Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test, how to get tested and the different types of test available can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has published guidance for members of the public and patients about coronavirus tests and testing kits, including information on the different types of tests available and how they work. The guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-tests-and-testing-kits-for-coronavirus-covid-19-work Updated guidance from the Student Loans CompanyDeputy CEO of the Student Loans Company, David Wallace, is advising students thinking about going to university for the first time this autumn to complete their funding applications online as soon as possible. New students are being asked to submit their applications before 22 May 2020. The deadline for returning student applications is 19 June. Applications for student finance can be made here: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance The Student Loans Company has updated their guidance for prospective students to include guidance for those whose academic year is extended because of the coronavirus outbreak and for migrant worker student applicants. The guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/guidance-for-current-students Reminder to submit the daily online attendance return to the Department for EducationPlease continue to provide information on your educational setting’s status during the coronavirus outbreak. Your data helps us build a national picture of educational provision so that we can focus support more effectively, monitor the impact of the virus, and ensure children are safe. The online form can be found here: The information below has not changed since yesterday. Department for Education coronavirus helplineThe Department for Education coronavirus helpline is 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 Opening hours: 8am to 6pm – Monday to Friday If you work in a school, please have your unique reference number (URN or UK PRN) available when calling the helpline. Handwashing adviceIt is essential that everyone washes their hands more often, using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Hand washing with soap employs mechanical action that loosens bacteria and viruses from the skin, rinsing them into the drain. Drying hands afterwards makes the skin less hospitable to the virus. Hand sanitiser can be effective if soap is not available or the situation makes using soap less feasible (i.e. when outside) but using hand sanitiser provides none of the virus-destroying friction that rubbing your hands together and rinsing with water provides. The latest guidance and video on hand washing can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public The e-Bug project is led by Public Health England and has a dedicated webpage for learning resources on hand washing and respiratory hygiene. Resources are currently available for KS1, KS2 and KS3 and can be used in various settings including schools and at home: Collection of guidance for educational settings on GOV.UKAll of the Department for Education’s coronavirus guidance for educational settings can be found in one place on GOV.UK at: |
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25 March 2020 An open letter from Vicky Ford MP |
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Following the Prime Ministers announcement last night of stricter measures to contain the spread of the corona virus. The government have sent an updated guidance for Early Years and Childcare sector.
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For the latest advice and information on COVID-19 @ 19.3.2020
- People are advised to visit www.nhs.uk/coronavirus
- When schools and early years providers close from Friday, do not let your children visit elderly people (age 70 or over), those who have a long-term health condition, those who are pregnant, or people who have a weakened immune system.
- If any of your family develop symptoms of a high temperature and a new, continuous cough, follow the advice on the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/coronavirus. DO NOT visit your GP, pharmacy or hospital. If symptoms persist or get worse use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service - 111.nhs.uk/covid-19/ - you should only call NHS 111 if you cannot get help online.
- If you have an underlying health condition follow the government advice
Dear Parents
Following the announcement by the Secretary of State for Education last night, we are currently starting to put plans in place for next week. At this moment in time, the key worker groups have not been identified and we are awaiting further guidance from the Cabinet Office which is due to be published today and guidance from Bradford Council. Please can we ask that you do not phone the office at this stage as currently we have no further information on this matter. As soon as we have any information we will update on how we plan to move forward.
Thank you for your understanding in this very challenging time.
Jayne Taylor
Headteacher