www.boarding.org.uk No images? Click here Dear membersThis note focuses solely on school closures following various announcements across the UK today.1. England1.1 Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson announced this evening that all state and independent schools would shut from this Friday except for vulnerable children and children of key workers. Please click here to view the full statement. ISC released useful guidance for schools this evening and includes the Coronavirus Bill, details about financial support and a link to the updated Farrer & Co. legal advice, please visit their website for further information. 1.2 In a phone call with BSA this evening, Schools’ minister Baroness Berridge said:
2. Wales, Scotland and Northern IrelandClosures for all schools have been announced. See the following links: As ever the update is issued by BSA in conjunction with ISC and our sister association BAISIS. BSA reminds all schools that it is not a medical, statutory or legal authority and any advice is given on that basis. Please note the BSA office is now closed and the team is working remotely, if you would like further advice from the BSA, please email bsa@boarding.org.uk. Best wishes
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