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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Education, universities and childcare
Guidance for teachers, school leaders, carers, parents and students
In England:
- only children of critical workers and vulnerable children and young people should attend school or college – everyone else will receive remote education
- GCSE, AS and A level exams will not go ahead as planned in 2021
- there’s remote teaching at universities except for some courses
You can read more about changes to education in Scotland, changes to education in Wales and changes to education in Northern Ireland.
National lockdown in England
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- Contingency framework to help you stay prepared
- Running an early years setting during coronavirus
- Running a school during coronavirus
- Running a further education setting during coronavirus
- Supporting children and young people with SEND in schools and colleges
Recording attendance
Childcare, holiday clubs, and after school care
Working safely
- Get technology support for children and schools
- Financial support for education, early years and children’s social care organisations
- 30 hours free childcare: guidance if your working pattern has changed because of coronavirus
- Tax-Free Childcare: guidance if your working pattern has changed because of coronavirus