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Coronavirus - Advice from the Department of Education
Chichester High School is OPEN
We have no confirmed cases of Coronavirus and have taken advice from Public Health England that the college should remain open and all students should attend if they are well.
Any students who are unwell and exhibit the symptoms of fever, cough, cold or respiratory problems should remain at home and contact 111 for advice.
If the situation changes we will provide updates.
We are closely monitoring the guidance from Public Health England and should there be any changes to the advice we will provide updates to you all.
Advice for parents/guardians
You should not be unduly worried about the possibility of your children catching the Coronavirus.
There is no reason why your children should not continue to attend their early years, school or further education setting as normal.
We recognise that some families or children may be planning to travel to China during the forthcoming half term period. If so, please refer to the FCO’s latest travel advice via the link above.
You should read and closely follow the guidance provided at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19
What action you can take?
A UK wide campaign has been launched to provide clear advice on how to slow the spread of Coronavirus.
Please help to support the campaign which promotes basic hygiene practices, such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue, to stem the spread of viruses.
The government is closely monitoring the spread of the Coronavirus and is taking action at home and abroad.
The overall risk of Coronavirus to the UK remains moderate. However we understand that people may be concerned where there are children, students or staff returning from or visiting China.
Public Health England and the Foreign Office have issued advice for anyone travelling to the area. This can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-and-avian-flu-advice-for-travel-to-china
Latest information and advice can also be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus