Back to school resources COVID19

DfE and VRU back to school safety campaign, August 2020

Please see the below information in relation to the Back to School Safely Campaign which you may wish to use or circulate further:

• Advice for parents and careers: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak
• A DfE dropbox which contains posters and leaflets for parents and careers (leaflets are in a range of languages): https://showcase.dropbox.com/s/COVID-19-Autumn-term-back-to-school-content-8yzReowxp5v0L47hfhYUN
• PHE have also created a communications resource hub which includes statistics and adaptable posters for you to tailor: https://coronavirusresources.phe.gov.uk/schools-/resources/ 
• Plans to increase cycle ‘school roads’ are on page 18 as part of a wider plan to increase  cycling and walking as the main mode of transport:   https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/904146/gear-change-a-bold-vision-for-cycling-and-walking.pdf
• Also please see DfT travel guidance messages: https://extranet.dft.gov.uk/safer-transport-campaign/schools/
• Finally, the Back to School Safely campaign release: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-campaign-launches-to-get-children-back-to-school-safely