Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information and guidance

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.

At Paradise Primary School, we take the health and safety of our pupils and staff very seriously. We are following the government guidance and will continue updating parents on the situation.

School Updates:

Government Guidance:

Please see the links below for the latest guidance from the DfE and Public Health England in relation to the COVID-19 virus.

Government Response: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
Guidance for education settings: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19
Information for the public: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
Stay at home guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance

Helpful Information:

What we are doing to protect and support our children

If any child feels unwell, we will follow our normal procedures of taking their temperature and we will contact parents/carers
Our cleaning schedule has been prioritised to concentrate on disinfecting high risk areas
We are enforcing hand washing throughout the day, and we are using hand sanitisers that are available through school.
We are teaching our children about hygiene and we are supporting those who may be anxious

How to wash your hands properly

Wash your hands more often for 20 seconds with soap and hot water.
Watch this short NHS film for guidance:
• https://youtu.be/bQCP7waTRWU
Teach young children how to wash their hands with the NHS handwashing song:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9VjeIWLnEg
Public Health England recommends that in addition to handwashing before eating, and after coughing and sneezing, everyone should also wash hands after using toilets and travelling on public transport

Contact Information

If you have any questions Please consult the:

School Office: 01924 439803
DFE :Phone: 0800 046 8687
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
NHS 111
Travel Advice

Supporting Children

Talk to your children about the coronavirus. It is a scary time and we should make sure children feel supported
BBC Newsround has regular updates for younger children
YoungMinds has practical steps older children can take to help with anxiety

Encouraging good hygiene

As always, if you have symptoms of a cold or flu, then there are measures you can take to stop germs. Therefore, to prevent the spread of infection, please make sure you and your children follow these general principles:

Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
Wash your hands often with soap and water or at least 20 seconds, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
If you feel unwell, stay at home and do not attend work or school
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in the home