Corona Virus

We would like to thank all parents for their continued support and understanding during this period. We have received some lovely comments, which are very much appreciated. 

Foodbank support

We have be working with members of our local community to provide our families with the best possible information in regards to support during this time. 

Please see the link below with a map of the local foodbanks and food providers.

https://www.gmpovertyaction.org/maps/

Keeping in touch

If you need to contact the school during this time, please email admin@st-cuthberts.manchester.sch.uk and a member of staff will contact you asap. We will have a dedicated home learning communication network set up this week. Information was sent out via ParentMail on Thursday 19th March.

Please check your Parentmail regularly for updates.

Please find the most up to date information written by the Government advising how to keep safe and social distance below:

Guidance on staying at home and away from others

Please see below the latest information/advice and newly launched helpline regarding COVID -19.

Government Coronavirus action plan

On Tuesday, the Coronavirus action plan was launched. This document sets out what the UK as a whole has done to tackle the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and what it plans to do next.

The action plan can be found here:

• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan

The importance of hygiene

Yesterday, the Department of Health and Social Care launched a public information campaign that focuses on the importance of handwashing. Washing hands for 20 seconds is central to prevent and slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

• https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-information-campaign-focuses-on-handwashing

Department for Education Coronavirus helpline

Yesterday, we 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
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk

Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

• No school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless advised to do so by Public Health England.

Where to find the latest information

Updates on COVID-19:

• https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Guidance for educational settings:

• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19

Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas:

• https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus

Latest Department for Education information:

• https://twitter.com/educationgovuk
• https://www.facebook.com/educationgovuk/