Information specifically in relation to Covid-19, including governance guidance, and the latest news from external sources. The below links are not affiliated with CareTech or Cambian Group.
Governance/NHS Guidelines
➜ Guidance on Shielding or Protecting an Extremely Vulnerable Person - click to read
➜ Guidance for Children's Social Care Services - click to read
➜ NHS Advice for Everyone - click to read
➜ NHS Handwashing Poster - click to read
➜ NHS Great Ormond Street Hospital - Information for Families - click to read
➜ Returning to Work Flowchart (Asymptomatic) - click to read
➜ Returning to Work Flowchart (Symptomatic) - click to read
➜ Care Home Testing of Visitors - Guidance - click here
➜ DfE Letter to OCHs on Children and Visitor Testing - click here
Department for Education and Social Care Guidelines
➜ Special schools and other specialist settings: coronavirus (COVID-19) - click to read
➜ Coronavirus (COVID-19): Test Kits for Schools and FE Providers - click to read
➜ Coronavirus (COVID-19): Test Kits for Children's Homes - click to read
➜ Schools and Childcare Setting - Return in January - click to read
➜ Special schools and other specialist settings: coronavirus (COVID-19) - click to read
➜ Visiting Care Homes During Covid-19 - click to read
➜ Care Home Testing Guidance - for Adults - click to read
➜ Schools COVID-19 operational guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (updated on 19th July) - click to read
➜ SEND and specialist settings: additional COVID-19 operational guidance (applies after Step 4) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (updated 19th July) - click to read
➜ Rapid asymptomatic testing in specialist settings (applies from Step 4) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (updated 19th July) - click to read
➜ COVID-19: guidance for children's social care services - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (updated 5th August) - click to read
➜ Ofsted's plans: 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) - click to read
Easy Read Guides
➜ Schools and Colleges 'How To Guide' Green Guide - click to read
➜ Why, Who, What and When to Test - click to read
How to Support Children
➜ Unicef - click to read
➜ Childline - click to read
➜ RCPCH: General Public Resources - click to read
➜ Covid-19 Safeguarding Children (Welsh Sites) - click to read
➜ World Health Organisation: Covid-19 Video (for older children) - click to read
Other Useful Information
➜ Changes to DBS ID checking guidelines - click to read
➜ Benefits and Covid-19 - click to read