The Government has now published further advice and guidance to support their announced school closures at the end of the school day today. The advice is overwhelmingly clear that children should, wherever possible, stay at home. 

If you are unsure if your employment falls within the qualifying category, please click the link below to check the published DfE guidance. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision

If you feel that your employment status does match one of these categories and no other option for keeping your child/children safe at home is available to you and your family, then please contact the school office today as soon as possible (before 10am ideally).