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Back to school

Following the government ‘roadmap’ out of coronavirus restrictions on Monday 22 February, York schools will share details of their specific arrangements via their usual communication channels, in summary:

all primary school pupils will return on 8 March; staff will continue to take two rapid coronavirus tests each week
all secondary school and college students will be tested as they return to education; your school will communicate arrangements directly
university students on practical courses who need to access specialist facilities and equipment can return to in-person teaching and learning from 8 March; twice weekly testing will continue to be available for all on campus

See further information about home testing for students and families, and other available support for parents and students.

Coronavirus support

See our Let's Be York support for parents and students, for guidance and resources related to our coronavirus recovery plan.

A Department for Education (DfE) helpline to answer questions about coronavirus related to education is available Monday to Friday, from 8.00am to 6.00pm. Staff, parents and young people can telephone: 0800 046 8687 or email: dfe.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk.

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