We would just like to keep everyone informed of the measures we are taking in school in the current situation with the issue of COVID 19.
We have daily updates from the Government regarding any changes to take place and many resources etc for school - but the message remains consistent that at this time we are to make handwashing and general hygiene a priority and ensure that even the youngest children clearly understand the priority of keeping ourselves, but especially our hands. clean.
We have also been in daily contact with our school nursing service for any further advice and indeed Mrs Lang, our school nurse, has been working in school for several weeks undertaking talks and practical sessions about handwashing and keeping clean. We have also had assemblies about this.
As we know, a decision has been made that there is currently no need for schools in England to close at this time. So we will continue as normal, but ensuring that all advice given is put in place within school.
See some links for information below:
The importance of hygiene
Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19, especially washing hands more; and the catch it, bin it, kill it strategy for those with coughs and sneezes.
Wash your hands more often for 20 seconds with soap and hot water.
In addition to handwashing before eating and after sneezing, both children and staff should also wash hands after using toilets and after travelling on public transport.
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:
Sign up is quick, free and means you will be alerted as more resources are made available.
Educational resources
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:
Department for Education coronavirus helpline
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)
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
Latest Department for Education information:
https://twitter.com/educationgovukhttps://www.facebook.com/educationgovuk/
