Guidance on implementing social distancing and limiting the spread of coronavrius in schools has been published by the Department for Education after pressure from trade unions (DfE/PHE, 2020).
It covers vulnerable members of staff, social distancing measures schools can practically take, and the role of parents. The guidance is to be continually updated as more information becomes available.
It comes after the DfE issued general guidance to schools on Sunday (March 22) for how they are expected to operate during the coronavirus pandemic (DfE, 2020; Headteacher Update, 2020).
Since Monday (March 23), UK schools have only been open for the children of key workers, for young people who are vulnerable, and for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (ECHPs).
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