Coronavirus COVID-19 latest information, advice and resources to support you and your family

 

Coronavirus British Sign Language Access and support

Here you will find the government’s Coronavirus leaflet in British Sign Language.

The leaflet contains information on what everyone must do to help stop the spread of coronavirus. There is also information on spotting the symptoms, advice for vulnerable groups, and information about government support for businesses and workers.     

•  Free school meal guidance:
• Guidance on vulnerable children and young people:
• Guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19
• Closure of educational settings: information for parents and carers:  
• Coronavirus (COVID-19): cancellation of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2020

• Full guidance on staying at home and away from others

• Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on vulnerable children and young people Questions and answers about the provisions being made for vulnerable children and young people:

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) on the closure of educational settings-information for parents and carers
   
• Of particular relevance to safeguarding children and young people are; Supporting vulnerable children and young people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
• Guidance for education settings and local authorities about children supported through social care, with EHC plans or identified as vulnerable by their school or local authority. Coronavirus (COVID-19): safeguarding in schools, colleges and other providers
• Guidance for schools and colleges to support them keeping children safe, including online, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for children's social care services 
• Advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) for local authorities and their partners to help support and protect vulnerable children. Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for schools and other educational settings