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Policy and procedures
- Coronavirus addendum to your behaviour policy: model UpdatedDownload and adapt our model addendum to make sure everyone is aware of the expectations for pupil behaviour during coronavirus, both if they're in school or learning remotely.
- Coronavirus addendum to your child protection policy: model UpdatedDownload and adapt our model addendum to keep your school community up to date on your approach to safeguarding during the national lockdown, both for pupils learning remotely and those still attending in person.
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Pupil wellbeing and mental health
- Coronavirus: addressing pupil anxiety Tips for staff to support younger children and links for older pupils to help keep on top of coronavirus-related worries.
- Coronavirus: returning to school after a death UpdatedThe death of a headteacher, teacher or staff member will be felt deeply by the entire school community. It can be difficult for pupils and staff to adjust to someone new filling the role of the deceased – here are some tips to help you and others in your school to get through this difficult transition.
- Coronavirus: supporting pupils through bereavement UpdatedBereavement during coronavirus presents a special set of challenges. Get expert advice on how best to communicate with and support pupils who are grieving in the age of social distancing.
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Safeguarding different pupil groups
- Coronavirus: providing free school meals (FSM) during term time UpdatedFind out how you can provide meals to eligible pupils who are at home during the national lockdown, including through food parcels or the national voucher scheme. Plus, share our factsheet with parents to explain which pupils are eligible and what they need to do to access the support you're offering.
- Coronavirus: providing free school meals (FSM) during the holidays UpdatedFind out about government food funding for vulnerable families over the holidays, and get guidance on how you can lean on your community to support pupils who aren't covered by the scheme. Use our template letter to ask businesses for donations, and see our list of local charities that you can contact for support.
- Coronavirus: safeguarding vulnerable pupils during partial school closure UpdatedYou should strongly encourage vulnerable pupils to attend school in person during the national lockdown. Be clear how to safeguard these pupils if they're not in school and keep contact with them.
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Safeguarding while teaching
- Remote learning: safeguarding pupils and staff Take these steps to build safeguarding into your remote learning set-up over digital education platforms and when using the phone to check in with pupils.