Covid-19: Schools and childcare

If your child has:

symptoms of Covid-19
symptoms of an illness affecting their breathing or lungs (a respiratory infection)
tested positive for Covid-19

You should follow Government:

What schools must do

During the Covid-19 pandemic schools have had to take steps to keep pupils safe and support families.

Many of these requirements have since been removed.

For example, schools no longer need to provide children who are isolating with:

For more information please see our pages on:

We strongly encourage those eligible to take up the offer of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The vaccines are safe and effective and provide the best protection against COVID-19. For more details about the vaccines see:

Information on how to get vaccinated in Newcastle can be found on:

It is vital that we all look after our mental health and wellbeing. Covid-19 has made this more important than ever.

Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.

There is lots of support to help you and your children with their mental health.

For information, tips and advice see: