Wednesday 11 March 2020

COVID-19 Update

Dear all,

Update
Broadford Primary School continue to be in contact with Public Health England and the Local Authority, and have put into place additional measures in school, in response to the Coronavirus situation.  Each class has additional hand sanitising gel that is used a frequent points during the day.
As a school, we have had no confirmed cases of coronavirus.  We will, of course, continue to inform parents/carers of any changes to the advice, or provide updates as relevant. We remain open for all our children and staff, and therefore our usual attendance policy continues to apply.

If you have any question or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our school office.
 
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 with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
  • always wash your hands when you get home or into work
  • use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
  • cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
  • put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
  • try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell 
  • If you feel unwell, stay at home and don’t attend work or school

Further information

  • 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
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/educationgovuk
https://www.facebook.com/educationgovuk/




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