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  Everything you need to know for school on Monday 8 March

  Published: 4 March 2021

  All pupils in Devon can return to school and college for face-to-face teaching from next week as the government's four-step plan to ease lockdown gets underway. We know some people will be feeling anxious, but please feel reassured that our schools are experienced at managing risk and are well practiced at keeping staff, children and their families safe in line with COVID-19 guidelines. We've gathered some useful information and resources in this email to help you and your child prepare for next week, including what safety measures will be in place and how to support your child's mental health.

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  Prevention measures still vital with highest case numbers in Exeter, Mid Devon and West Devon, more community testing rolls out and schools prepare to reopen for all students

  Published: 26 February 2021

  People's attitude towards coronavirus, and the parts we all play in getting through this pandemic, are changing as we look ahead to a time without restrictions. The vaccine roll out to priority groups is helping people see a way out of the pandemic, and a return to normality. But please remember we're not there yet. Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon, is concerned that people are thinking measures like local community testing are no longer necessary, when they really are still vital.

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  Roadmap out of lockdown met with cautious welcome

  Published: 23 February 2021

  The Prime Minister has announced a 4-step plan to ease lockdown in England. The news has been met with a cautious welcome by Steve Brown, Devon’s Director of Public Health. He said: “While all of us look forward to a relaxation of the national regulations, it’s vital that we continue to exercise caution. “COVID-19 is an extremely infectious virus, and is still very much present in the community. Cases in Devon have remained relatively low compared to elsewhere in the country and we do not want to see cases rising again."

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