Government updates

Protective measures for holiday or after-school clubs and other out-of-school settings for children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Protective measures for providers of community activities, holiday or after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings offering provision to children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Change made: removed old guidance for before 8 March.


Guidance for parents and carers of children attending out-of-school settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Guidance for parents and carers of children attending community activities, holiday or after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings.

Change made: removed old guidance for before 8 March. Added a new section about asymptomatic testing.


Households and bubbles of pupils, students and staff of schools, nurseries and colleges: get rapid lateral flow tests

Find out who is eligible for twice-weekly testing and how to get tested if you do not have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). This guidance is for people without symptoms.

Change made: updated guide so it applies to nursery staff, and anyone in the household or support bubble of nursery children and nursery staff.

Change made: removed “Do not order online if you can get a test through other methods. This frees up home delivery for those who need it most.” Replaced with “You can order 1 pack of home test kits containing 7 tests for home delivery. Your tests should arrive within 2 days.”


Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak 

The Early Years guidance has been updated to include lines on parent and child groups and some amends to the system of controls.


Information for parents and carers: coronavirus (COVID-19)

Information and guidance for parents and carers of children attending early years settings, schools and colleges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Change made: first published.