Guidance

Managing school premises during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Guidance for schools and other educational settings on managing premises during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 24 April 2020
• Last updated: 7 July 2020
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  1. 7 July 2020

     Minor amends to the ventilation and fire safety sections.

  2. 18 May 2020

     Added information on preparing for the wider opening of schools including guidance on water systems, ventilation, fire safety and cleaning.

  3. 24 April 2020

     First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 28 August 2020

This guidance applied to the 2020 summer term. Read the latest relevant guidance for schools.

Applies to England

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Managing school premises during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

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This guidance is aimed at:

• leaders of schools and other educational settings
• members of staff with responsibility for managing premises

It explains what schools need to do to make sure children and staff are in safe buildings during reduced occupancy arrangements.