_1000.png "Newsflash - Face coverings in schools")
The DfE has updated two of its guidance documents in light of the government's announcements concerning local COVID-19 alert levels and tiers of restriction.
The first of the relevant guidance to be updated is DfE's guidance “Face Coverings in Education”. This applies to schools and other education institutions that teach years 7 and above and has been updated to include reference to circumstances where the transmission of the virus is defined as either high or very high under the local COVID-19 alert level framework. Where this is the case, face coverings should be worn by adults and pupils when moving indoors, such as in corridors and communal areas where social distancing is difficult to achieve.
In addition, the DfE has updated its guidance called “Actions for Early Years and Childcare Providers during the Coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak”. This has been amended to reflect the alert levels and tiers of restriction. It has updated information on dealing with staff who are clinically vulnerable and children who are shielding.
The guidance documents apply to England only.
We are here to help!
Related content
.png)
In this blog, we’ll explore key takeaways from the conversation, what lessons can be learned, strategies for conflict resolution, the role of recognition agreements, and how education HR can sustain productive relationships with trade unions.
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 24th September, with our Data Protection Consultant Thomas Wynne.
.png)
This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 17th of September, with our resident expert Jim Liddy.
.png)
In this blog, we'll explore five key starting points of a successful people strategy within the education sector and discuss how this can help schools achieve their goals.
.png)
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding - Back to school: Are you KCSIE ready? sofa session from 10th September with our Head of safeguarding, Kate Massey . In this session we take a look at the key updates for KCSIE 2025, and how best to prepare for the start of the new academic year.
This prestigious award celebrates our commitment to delivering expert, education-specific Health & Safety support that lifts the burden for school teams while raising safety standards across the sector.
Whats New | Sofa Sessions | HR