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Further details on exams and grades announced
Further details on arrangements for exams which have been cancelled to fight spread of coronavirus
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Plans set out to support pupils eligible for free school meals
Children eligible for free school meals will be offered meals or vouchers as an alternative if they can no longer attend school due to coronavirus measures
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Schools, colleges and early years settings to close
Schools will close from Monday, except for children of key workers and vulnerable children
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for schools and other educational settings
Guidance and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) in educational settings for staff, parents and carers, pupils and students.
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Hungry little minds: activities for kids
Simple and fun activities to try with kids, from newborn to 5.
Open consultation
Unregulated provision for children in care and care leavers
We’re seeking views on the proposed reforms for independent and semi-independent accommodation for children’s social care.
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DfE coronavirus helpline
Telephone
0800 046 8687
DfE.CoronavirusHelpline@education.gov.uk
If you have a query about coronavirus (COVID-19) relating to schools and other educational establishments, and children's social care, in England contact our helpline.
Easter opening hours:
On Good Friday, Saturday 11 April and Easter Monday lines are open from 10am to 4pm.
The helpline is closed on Easter Sunday.
Our standard opening hours will resume on Tuesday 14 April:
Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm and weekends 10am to 4pm.
If you work in a school, please have your unique reference number (URN or UK PRN) available when calling the helpline.
General enquiries
Telephone
0370 000 2288
Fax
0161 600 1332
The national helpline is open between Monday and Friday, 9am to 5pm, although you may get a quicker answer by calling between 9am and 10am, or between 4pm and 5pm.
We are unable to respond promptly to letters sent in the post at the moment. Please use one of our other contact routes.
Preventing extremism in schools and children's services
Telephone
020 7340 7264
If you are concerned about extremism in a school or organisation that works with children, or if you think a child might be at risk of extremism, contact our helpline.
Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm (excluding bank holidays).
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020 7783 8300
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