Quick guide to key contact information: Official DfE guidance

DfE Planning Guide for Early Years and Childcare Settings (DfE published 24.5.20)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-for-the-wider-opening-of-early-years-and-childcare-settings-from-1-june/planning-guide-for-early-years-and-childcare-settings

Contents:

Prepare the premises
Prepare to implement practical measures to reduce risk
Review staffing for availability
Agree a protocol for responding to a suspected case of Coronavirus and ensure the setting is prepared
Communicate with staff
Identify likely numbers of children returning
Plan your setting’s groups to reduce contact between children and staff
Identify safeguarding, SEND, child wellbeing and welfare requirements
Planning what children should be learning and how to adapt the EYFS
Annex A: Model letters to parents
Annex B: Resources to help children learn about Coronavirus and how to keep themselves & others safe

Official government guidance for schools (DfE update 24.5.20)

Planning Guide for Primary Schools (Published 14.5.20)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-for-the-wider-opening-of-schools-from-1-june/planning-guide-for-primary-schools

Contents:

Preparing the site
Reviewing staff for availability
Familiarise yourself with maximum safe group size
Creating & staffing temporary teaching groups
Practical steps to reduce risk
External support SEND and Behaviour
Changes to routines for staff & students
Communicating with staff
Communicating with parents
Managing student and staff mental wellbeing
Planning what to teach and how
FAQs
Annex A: Behaviour principles
Annex B: Principles for staff
Annex C: Posters
Annex D: Things to consider acquiring

Coronavirus: Guidance for education settings (DfE update 20.5.20)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19

Contents:

Symptoms
What you need to know
Background
What to do if someone develops symptoms of Coronavirus whilst at an educational setting
Limited the spread of Coronavirus
Cleaning and waste
Tools for use in education settings

How to implement protective measures in education and childcare settings (DfE update 12.5.20)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings

Contents:

Effective infection protection and control
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including face coverings and face masks
Shielded and clinically vulnerable children
Shielded and clinically vulnerable adults
Class or group sizes
How to implement protective measures before wider opening on 1 June 2020

Actions for education settings to prepare for wider opening from 1 June 2020 (DfE update 12.5.20)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-educational-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020/actions-for-education-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020

Contents:

Year groups in the first phase of the wider opening
What the latest science tells us
Approach: First phase of wider opening of education settings from 1.6.20
Implementation: Managing risk and rate of transmission
Key issues

Opening school for more children: Initial planning framework for schools in England (DfE update 12.5.20)

Managing school premises during Coronavirus and preparing for wider opening (DfE update 18.5.20)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-educational-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020/opening-schools-for-more-children-and-young-people-initial-planning-framework-for-schools-in-england

Contents:

Managing partially open buildings & preparing for wider opening of schools on 1 June 2020
Coldwater systems / domestic hot water services / gas safety / fire safety / kitchen equipment / security / ventilation / other key points to consider

Covid-19: Cleaning in non-healthcare settings (Public Health England and DfE update 15.5.20)

Safe working in education including the use of PPE (DfE update 14.5.20)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safe-working-in-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care/safe-working-in-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care-settings-including-the-use-of-personal-protective-equipment-ppe

Contents:

Effective infection protection control and testing
How to work safely in a specific situation, including the use of PPE
What care should be taken in schools
What care should staff visiting families in their own homes take?
What care should be taken with children with complex medical needs?
How should you care for children who regularly spit?
What care should be taken in Early Years settings?
Is PPE required for changing nappies? delivering personal care for a child?
How should I care for children with SEND, who do not understand distancing guidelines?
How do I dispose of used PPE?

Actions for Early Years providers during Coronavirus (DfE update 15.5.20)

Early Years Foundation Stage Coronavirus disapplications (DfE update 24.4.20)

School Funding: Exceptional costs associated with Coronavirus for the period March to July 2020

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-financial-support-for-schools/school-funding-exceptional-costs-associated-with-coronavirus-covid-19-for-the-period-march-to-july-2020#eligibility-for-this-funding

Contents:

Eligibility for this funding
How schools can access funding
Additional costs covered by the fund
Funding allowances
Expectations of schools
Short-term support with costs

Best Practice Update

Quick guide to key contact information: Official DfE guidance

DfE Planning Guide for Early Years and Childcare Settings (DfE published 24.5.20)

Official government guidance for schools (DfE update 24.5.20)

Planning Guide for Primary Schools (Published 14.5.20)

Coronavirus: Guidance for education settings (DfE update 20.5.20)

How to implement protective measures in education and childcare settings (DfE update 12.5.20)

Actions for education settings to prepare for wider opening from 1 June 2020 (DfE update 12.5.20)

Opening school for more children: Initial planning framework for schools in England (DfE update 12.5.20)

Managing school premises during Coronavirus and preparing for wider opening (DfE update 18.5.20)

Covid-19: Cleaning in non-healthcare settings (Public Health England and DfE update 15.5.20)

Safe working in education including the use of PPE (DfE update 14.5.20)

Actions for Early Years providers during Coronavirus (DfE update 15.5.20)

Early Years Foundation Stage Coronavirus disapplications (DfE update 24.4.20)

School Funding: Exceptional costs associated with Coronavirus for the period March to July 2020

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