Further to yesterday’s update, the government have now provided details defining key workers. This group includes:

 Health and social care
 Education and childcare
 Key public services
 Local and national government
 Food providers
 Public safety and national security
 Transport workers
 Utilities, communications and financial services

More detailed guidance is available on the link provided below:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educationalprovision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision

If you believe you are a key worker and you are in need of childcare over the next two weeks, please may I ask you to fill in the form below. I would appreciate a prompt return, if possible by 2:00pm Friday 20th March so we can plan staffing levels accordingly.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a4b7hEpr50GQiiDXWqYdgSm57Kat2b1Ah3Mbn8785uNUMTFZRERTRjdON1haRlNJU1c2N1ZINzZOWS4u

It is very important to us that we can provide essential support to those who need it in this difficult time. As such, please may I ask that this provision is used only when working shift patterns and no other suitable childcare is available.

I understand this will be very challenging for families and I do thank you for your continued support.