Closure Update

Although preparatory information has been collected from parents, we have still not received any usable eligibility guidance for the key worker and vulnerable child provision programmes.

We appreciate that clarity about ongoing childcare is needed urgently and we will work to provide this as soon as the policy requirements are communicated.

Closure Notification

Following today’s government announcement, ECCC will be stopping general service from 6pm on Friday March 20th.

All attending families will be contacted in the next two days to confirm closure and establish if they are eligible for and require ongoing provision under the ‘key worker’ scheme or other special measures.

We thank you for your patience during this unprecedented period of disruption. We will be up and running again as soon as possible and look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Coronavirus Update

Department for Education Coronavirus helpline

Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline:

Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

We have been advised that no schools or settings 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