Leicester City Council: Does my child need to wear a face covering when they return to school?

Leicester City Council: Does my child need to wear a face covering when they return to school?

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Following government guidance being released by the Department for Education, all secondary pupils (year 7 and up) will be expected to wear face coverings when they return to school. Leicester City Council also advise that if you have concerns about your child or young person wearing face coverings (for example, because they have been exempt under current government guidance) you should get in touch with the school immediately. ...
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Leicester City Council: Q&A on Children Returning to School

Leicester City Council: Q&A on Children Returning to School

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As you may be aware, the Department for Education has set out their expectation that all children will be back in school for the Autumn term. The Leicester City Council has set out a series of questions and answers. Questions included are: Returning to school When do schools go back?Should I be worried other schools in the area are not opening on the same date as my child’s school?How safe is it for my child to return to school?My child is very anxious about returning – what support is on offer Attending school Do I have to send my child back to school?If my child is unable to attend, how will their absence be recorded? Will my child continue to get free school meals / vouchersIs my child required to wear school uniform?Will breakfast clubs and after school provision continue? Clinically extremelly vulnerable and shielding My child is currently shielding, can they attend school?Should my child go to school if someone in the house is shielding? Developing symptoms My...
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Easy Read Guide to the Coronavirus Test

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Guidance for families on the door-to-door testing for COVID19 have been made available by Leicester City Council. Don’t be afraid to ask to see I.D. All of their community teams will have either a Leicester City Council or NHS ID badge that they can show to you. If you are in any doubt whatsoever, please don’t be afraid to establish contact with the City Council on 0116 4542300. There is information available on the Council’s website here:  https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council/coronavirus/coronavirus-in-leicester-latest-news/ ***Community testers will NEVER ask for any money when discussing COVID testing. If someone claiming to be a community volunteer makes any request for money, it should be reported to the police immediately*** Community volunteers will wherever possible and depending on the location they are in, encourage members of the public to go to a nearby mobile testing unit, or help them book a test online, or offer a home testing kit. EASY READ Covid19 TestDownload If undertaking a home test, completed home tests will be...
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Leicester City Council: Young People Participation Survey

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Leicester City Council has produced Social Care and Education Participation Approach, a draft strategy which looks at how they can provide young people with unique opportunities to participate in decision making and service development processes. They would like to hear views on the draft strategy and how it can be improved or amended to further increase participation opportunies for young people. To take part, please follow the link here. ...
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Health & Wellbeing Conversation for Young People ages 11 to 18 (SEND up to 25 years)

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The Big Barnardo’s Conversation is aimed at highlighting the impact of Covid-19 on children and young people across the UK. This survey has been adapted by the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Safeguarding Children Partnerships and Young Peoples Advisory Group with kind permission from Barnardo’s to allow us to focus on Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland young people. If you are a young person (or a parent who can support your child or young person), please answer this survey here. The Survey closes on the 28th June, so there is not long left! ...
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Healthwatch Survey (Impacts of covid19 on healthcare)

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Healthwatch Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are looking for feedback about how the covid19 situation is impacting on you. There have been many temporary changes to the way health care is being delivered in a short space of time to delay the spread of the virus. The survey will ask you about the following topics:  Information and adviceUsing your GP practiceUsing your pharmacySocial care support Ongoing healthcare Mental health and wellbeing  Follow the link here to fill in online. ...
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