Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for parents and carers

Step 4: What’s changed in early years, schools, colleges and universities?

On Monday 19 July, the country moved to Step 4 of the Government’s roadmap and further restrictions were lifted.

Website: Step 4: What’s changed in early years, schools, colleges and universities from GOV.UK (opens in a new window)

Early years settings, schools and college advice

Free school meals
Out of school and holiday clubs
School transport
School Admission Appeals

Quick guides for parents on absence due to COVID-19

Download: A quick guide for parents on COVID-19 (coronavirus) absence from college (PDF)

Download: A quick guide for parents on COVID-19 (coronavirus) absence from nursery (PDF)

Download: A quick guide for parents on COVID-19 (coronavirus) absence from school (PDF)

Advice, guidance and support

Advice and support for young people
Government guidance (from GOV.UK)
Guidance for children and young people with SEND
Coping with self isolation
Testing
Test and trace support payment
The Careers Worcs Information Advice and Guidance service

Health and wellbeing

Abuse and harm during COVID-19
Supporting emotional wellbeing
Mental health urgent help
Ready, Steady Worcestershire
Talking to your children about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Wellbeing support for children, young people and families during COVID-19