National Guidance for Schools, Universities, Education and Childcare

The Government’s general guidance page for education during Covid-19 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/education-and-childcare?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae

List of Critical Workers

Schools are shut across England for most pupils, but remain open for children classified as vulnerable and children of critical workers. Find the full list of who can attend school here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision

Help for University Students

The charity Student Minds has produced a very useful guide to support and information for university students during the pandemic: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/coronavirus.html

Help for Early Years

Nurseries currently remain open. For information and advice on the Early Years sector across London, see this page from the Mayor’s website: https://www.london.gov.uk/coronavirus/education-and-childcare/support-early-years-and-childcare-providers

Department for Education Helpline

Available for parents, young people and staff to ask any questions about Covid-19 and its impact on education and children’s social care.

Phone: 0800 046 8687 (Open: 8am to 6pm Monday-Friday and 10am to 6pm Saturday-Sunday)