Information and guidance for parents during the COVID-19 outbreak

Our schools remain open for children of critical workers and vulnerable children, as part of the country’s ongoing response to coronavirus. A carefully phased return to school for some year groups started on 1 June.

Find an open childcare provider.

See a list of resources to help you while educating your child at home during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Some children and young people can get a laptop or tablet through their local authority.

Tips on how to keep children and young people physically active when staying at home.

Learn about internet safety for children and young people and where to find advice.

How to support children and young people with their mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Find out when you need to take your child to hospital and when you can rely on other services to help them.

Find out how to receive free school meals while schools are closed.