Coronavirus
Government Coronavirus action plan
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 document includes:
· what we know about the virus and the disease it causes
· how we have planned for an infectious disease outbreak, such as the current coronavirus outbreak
· the actions we have taken so far in response to the current coronavirus outbreak
· what we are planning to do next, depending upon the course the current coronavirus outbreak takes
· the role the public can play in supporting this response, now and in the future
The importance of hygiene
Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19, especially washing hands more; and the catch it, bin it, kill it strategy for those with coughs and sneezes.
Please help us in sharing simple and effective hand hygiene messages.
Public Health England has a dedicated webpage with a range of posters and digital materials at:
https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/101-coronavirus-/resources
Sign up is quick, free and means you will be alerted as more resources are made available.
Department for Education Coronavirus helpline
On Monday 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)
Where to find the latest information
Updates on COVID-19:
· https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Guidance for educational settings:
· https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/education-and-childcare
Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas:
· https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus
Update
We will be returning to the Cirencester Growth Hub from the beginning of September 2020, Government guidance will be adhered to in addition to any specific safety practices implemented by Cirencester Growth Hub management. We will continue to provide Online Tuition sessions should you prefer not to visit the Growth Hub or if you simply find it more convenient to continue working this way.
Christina Hussey
Owner, Cirencester Tuition Centre