General advice:

The Department for Education has launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

• phone: 0800 046 8687
• email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk

Lines are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, and weekends 10am to 4pm.

The latest information and advice from the government for the public on the outbreak of coronavirus, including advice on how to protect yourself and others, what to do if you have symptoms (a fever and/or new persistent cough), and information about employment & financial support  is available here.