Coronavirus – Updates, Advice and Information
Please click on the links below for the latest updates, advice and information:
Paignton Academy “What To Do If…” Factsheet
Return to school
General advice and local information
- Accessing Google Classroom
- Support for families from Torbay Council
- Domestic violence support
- E-safety advice
The current advice from the Government stands as follows:
- stay at home as much as possible
- work from home if you can
- limit contact with other people
- keep your distance if you go out (2 metres apart where possible)
- wash your hands regularly
Do not leave home if you or any of your household has any of the following symptoms:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss of, or change to, your sense of taste or smell
For up to date information please visit
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
For the latest guidance for schools, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19
For useful information about how to talk to children about Coronavirus, please click here
The Department for Education coronavirus helpline is available to answer questions about COVID-19 relating to education and children’s social care. Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday), 10am to 4pm (Saturday to Sunday)
