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Advice on Coronavirus
We have seen the spread of Coronavirus around the world and all schools will be reminding pupils and staff of good basic hygiene which helps to reduce spread and transmission of all viruses. Please do remind your children of the importance of proper hand washing, covering sneezes and coughs and using tissues at all times.
The School is following the guidance received from Ealing Council and are checking updates regularly.
Information on hand washing from WHO
Government Coronavirus action plan:
Yesterday, the Coronavirus action plan was launched. This document sets out what the UK as a whole has done to tackle the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and what it plans to do next.
The action plan can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan
The document includes:
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Current advice remains in place: No school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless advised to do so by Public Health England.
Symptoms of Coronavirus
The symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a cough
- a high temperature
- shortness of breath
But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.
How Coronavirus is spread:
Because it's a new illness, we do not know exactly how Coronavirus spreads from person to person. Similar viruses are spread in cough droplets. It's very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food. Viruses like Coronavirus cannot live outside the body for very long.
Do I need to avoid public places?
Most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places.
You only need to stay away from public places (self-isolate) if advised to by the 111 online Coronavirus service or a medical professional.
How to avoid catching or spreading germs:
There are things you can do to help stop viruses like Coronavirus spreading.
Do
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cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
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put used tissues in the bin immediately
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wash your hands with soap and water often – use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
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try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
Don't
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do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
Check if you need medical help:
NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do.
Use this service if:
- you think you might have coronavirus
- you've recently been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see our coronavirus advice for travellers
- you've been in close contact with someone with coronavirus
Use the 111 Coronavirus service
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone.
Information from the Department for Education
We are continuing to keep you updated on the government’s response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Department for Education Coronavirus helpline:
Today, we have launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
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The Importance of Hygiene:
Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19. Please help us in sharing simple and effective hand hygiene messages.
Coronavirus Travel and Advice Updates:
Map:
Further guidance for educational settings has been published at the following links and will be updated as soon as possible with the above advice and any further changes:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19
Information for the public:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
