School arrangements - autumn term (COVID-19)
Do I have to send my child to school?
How safe is it for my child to attend school?
Can my child go to school today?
Guidance for supporting those who are clinically extremely vulnerable
Travel to and from school
Do I have to wear a face covering when taking my child to school?
Does my child need to wear a face covering when they attend school?
What about car sharing?
My child is very anxious about attending – what support is on offer?
If my child is unable to attend, how will their absence be recorded?
Will my child continue to get free school meals / vouchers?
Is my child required to wear school uniform?
Will breakfast clubs and after school provision continue?
My child has developed symptoms at home – what should I do?
My child has developed symptoms at school - what will happen?
What do I do if my child's class or group is asked to isolate?
Hygiene and staying healthy at school
School contractors or visiting professionals
Are children centres and youth centres open?
Can I take my child on holiday abroad over the school holidays?
Resources and guidance

Do I have to send my child to school?

School and college attendance is mandatory. The legal duty on parents and carers of children of compulsory school age to send their children to school regularly will apply.

It is vital that children and young people attend school and college for their educational progress, for their wellbeing, and for their wider development. Parents and carers are strongly encouraged to send their children to school.

During this national lockdown, if your child is classed as clinically extremely vulnerable they are required to remain at home. These new measures will apply nationally for 4 weeks up to 2 December.

We recommend that for parents of pupils with significant risk factors, they discuss their concerns with the school, and seek reassurance of the measures the schools are putting in place to reduce the risk in school.