After schools shut their gates on Friday afternoon, they will remain closed until further notice except for children of key workers and vulnerable children, as part of the country’s ongoing response to coronavirus.

It has now been officially confirmed that Health & Social Care staff come under the ‘Key Worker’ definition.

However this is not just front line staff, this includes all supervisors, manager and auxiliary workers that aid with the continue care delivery.

For more information please see the official guidance published on the .GOV website.

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