DfE updates guidance for reopening schools

The Department for Education has updated its guidance for schools to prepare for the reopening of schools in September.

The guidance, first published on 2 July, includes more advice on risk management, provides clarification on the age requirements related to face coverings on public transport, and sets out that the Department for Education will be supporting schools over the summer on communications with staff, parents and pupils.

It also gives more information about pupils with education, health and care plans, as well as advice about managing contractors and other visitors to schools.

Details of the test and trace process is also clarified and the guidance provides additional advice on staff who are clinically vulnerable and clinically extremely vulnerable.

Find the updated guidance here.

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