As winter illnesses continue to circulate at high levels and pupils are returning to education, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published a reminder on how to minimise the spread of illness in education and childcare settings.
UKHSA advice remains clear that children can continue to attend as normal unless they are unwell and have a high temperature. Further information on when a child is too ill for school or nursery is available.
There is no requirement to be absent from school on a precautionary basis. School staff should continue to maintain their high expectations for face-to-face attendance.
For further information, please also see our Education Hub post on the latest guidelines around COVID-19 and for Strep A, our separate post on the exact circumstances in which children should be kept off school.
UKHSA is providing regular updates on Strep A. Both UKHSA and DfE are continuing to closely monitor the situation.
The Mayor of London launches the ‘Skills Bootcamp programme (6 Wave). This initiative provides Londoners with training in high-demand sectors, including Early Years. The programme is for adults aged 19 and over and is open to those who are: looking to enter employment, upskill or change careers full-time or part-time employed self-employed unemployed or returning… Continue reading Early Years: Mayor’s Skills Bootcamp for Londoners
Roadshows are happening across different regions in England. These events are for group-based settings leaders and managers and a great opportunity to: Engage with DfE to share your ideas, successes, concerns, and challenges. Your voice can help shape governments for early education and childcare policy. hear updates about the Best Start in Life programme and… Continue reading EY: Department for Education Early Education and Childcare Provider Regional Roadshows
