Information for parents and carers: coronavirus (COVID-19)

Information and guidance for parents and carers of children attending early years settings, schools and colleges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The DfE blog features topical information about education and coronavirus (COVID-19) that parents may find helpful.

Essential information for the spring term

Includes information on testing, face coverings, free school meals and home education.

• What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges during COVID-19
  • 16 March 2021
  • Guidance

Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing

• Households and bubbles of pupils, students and staff of schools, nurseries and colleges: get rapid lateral flow tests
  • 16 March 2021
  • Guidance

Clubs and out-of-school settings

• Guidance for parents and carers of children attending out-of-school settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
  • 11 March 2021
  • Guidance
• Making a childcare bubble with another household
  • 15 January 2021
  • Guidance

Home schooling and remote education

• Supporting your children’s remote education during coronavirus (COVID-19)
  • 15 February 2021
  • Guidance
• Coronavirus (COVID-19): keeping children safe online
  • 22 February 2021
  • Guidance

Support for children and young people

• COVID-19: guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
  • 3 March 2021
  • Guidance

Published 16 March 2021 Contents