Coronavirus
Please be assured that Wistaston Academy is following the latest guidance from the Local Authority, Public Health England and the Department for Education in regards to the Coronavirus.
Here are some useful weblinks should you require any further information:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
https://www.schooltravelorganiser.com/download?ac=21281
The Department for Education has launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687 - Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
No school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless advised to do by Public Health England.
The best way to tackle the challenge posed by Coronavirus is by following public health authorities' advice, for example on hand washing, and reducing the impact and spread of misinformation by relying on information from trusted sources, such as that on www.nhs.uk and gov.uk.
Department for Education coronavirus helpline – Monday 25 May Bank Holiday opening hours
The Department for Education coronavirus helpline is available to answer questions about COVID-19 relating to education and children’s social care.
Phone: 0800 046 8687
The helpline will remain open over the May Bank Holiday weekend for staff, parents and young people as follows:
10am to 4pm – Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Our standard opening hours will resume on Tuesday 26 May:
8am to 6pm – Monday to Friday
10am to 4pm – Saturday and Sunday
