Back to school information
Public Health England leaflets
- Taking your child to an early years setting – information for parents
- Taking your child to primary school – what you need to know
The GOV.UK website also has education guidance for teachers, school leaders, carers, parents and students
Testing
Testing measures to ensure young people return to classrooms – On-site Covid lateral flow tests for secondary pupils on return to school, with students and staff encouraged to test twice a week
Latest education guidance
You can find the latest information on GOV.UK on the following pages:
Information for parents and carers about attending schools, nurseries and colleges during COVID-19
Guidance for parents and carers of children attending out-of-school settings during COVID-19
Information for parents and carers: coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information and guidance for parents and carers of children attending early years settings, schools and colleges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccination: resources for schools and parents – COVID-19 vaccination guidance and resources for schools and parents.
Somerset children and young people - health and wellbeing
Somerset’s Children and Young People’s team in Public Health host a website to support schools, colleges, getset services, children’s centres and the wider children and young people’s workforce to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Somerset.
You can find useful information on the Healthy Somerset website
Talking to children about COVID-19
We all realise how difficult it can be trying to talk to children and young people about global crises – how much to tell children, how and when to talk to them, and how we can feel prepared for challenging conversations.
Our Education Psychology Service has compiled a list of resources and useful websites that may help you.
Resources for home learning
Where children are not able to attend school, GOV.UK provides various online education resources to help with home learning. These may be useful alongside school resources and support.
Supporting your children’s remote education during coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information and support for parents and carers of children who are learning at home.
Get help with technology during coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance on the devices and support available to provide remote education and access to children’s social care.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): keeping children safe online – Advice and guidance to help parents and carers to keep children safe online during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
More information
All education guidance for teachers, school leaders, carers, parents and students – Coronavirus information for parents, schools, colleges and universities.
What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges.
If your child/children uses school transport please visit www.somerset.gov.uk/schooltransport for further information and guidance.
Getting tested – Information on how to get a test, exposure to COVID, symptoms and isolation periods
COVID-19 vaccination: Resources for children and young people – Information for eligible children and young people on COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccination: resources for schools and parents – Consent forms, leaflets and guidance for parents and schools.
Package of support for students who have to defer their studies – Details on a range of opportunities to gain new skills, undertake work placements, additional learning and career development support.
Safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care – Preventing and controlling infection, including the use of PPE, in education, childcare and children’s social care settings during the coronavirus outbreak.
Don’t forget to also check your school website for updates or information.
If you haven’t found what you need, or need more support please phone us on 0300 123 2224