Following the government's 8pm announcement of the imposition of a further lockdown period from midnight tonight, schools have been asked by the Department for Education to advise parents and carers that from tomorrow onwards only vulnerable children and children of critical workers should attend school settings.

Please therefore find below further information regarding both of the above definitions:

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

Please note that further information with regard to the above situation, including arrangements for remote learning, will follow tomorrow.

With thanks,

Lydgate Infant School