Source: Department for Education
Date: 20 May 2020
The Department for Education (DfE) has published updated information and guidance for England in preparation for more children returning to school. Updates include: additional safeguarding guidance around updating child protection policies, designated safeguarding lead arrangements, protecting vulnerable children and mental health; guidance on preventing and controlling infection; and advice for parents about children returning to school and those remaining at home.
Read the guidance:Coronavirus (COVID-19): safeguarding in schools, colleges and other providers
Safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care
Read the advice for parents:Opening schools and educational settings to more pupils from 1 June: guidance for parents and carers
Supporting your children’s education during coronavirus (COVID-19)