Shropshire Council

Attending school during the Coronavirus (Covid 19) outbreak

23 March 2020 Last updated at 02:52

Key workers

If you are a key worker and need your children to be at school during the school closures due to the Coronavirus (Covid 19) outbreak, your ID Badge is enough to show to schools / settings that you are designated as a key worker.

Vulnerable Children

If your child is in one of the vulnerable groups (see guidance) then please make sure your child continues to attend school. Please check with your nursery / child minder that yours is one of those remaining open.

Queries regarding arrangements at school

If you have queries about arrangements at schools, Free School Meals etc please contact school in the first instance. If school can not answer your query, parents / carers can call 0345 678 9008. From Monday 23 March 2020 this will include education and social work advice.

Government guidance

Government guidance – please refer to this for up to date, factual information.