Guidance

COVID-19: guidance for educational settings

Guidance for schools and other educational settings in providing advice about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

Published 17 February 2020
Last updated 20 March 2020 — see all updates

• From: Public Health England and Department for Education

• Applies to: England

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COVID-19: guidance for education settings

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This guidance will assist schools and other educational settings in providing advice for pupils, students, staff and parents or carers regarding:

• the novel coronavirus, COVID-19
• how to help prevent spread of all respiratory infections including COVID-19
• what to do if someone confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19 has been in a school or other educational setting

Published 17 February 2020
Last updated 20 March 2020 + show all updates

1. 20 March 2020

   Removed 'COVID-19: travel guidance for the education sector' - this information is now available on a separate webpage.

2. 19 March 2020

   Added poster.

3. 16 March 2020

   Updated guidance.

4. 12 March 2020

   Added 'COVID-19: travel guidance for the education sector'.

5. 28 February 2020

   Added landscape version of the poster.

6. 28 February 2020

   Added the revised poster.

7. 25 February 2020

   Updated with information about specified countries and areas.

8. 19 February 2020

   Added poster document.

9. 17 February 2020

   First published.