Understanding why school is closed and why their routine has changed may be difficult for some children to understand.  

Helping me to understand my school’s closure…

• Usually I go to school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
• Sometimes this changes and I don’t go to school. This might be for a special time of year or a holiday.
• People in charge of England have said that we have to close all schools – including my own. This is because of something called the Coronavirus.
• The reason they are closing the school is because it will people to not get poorly. This will help the doctors help those who need it.
• By not going into school, I am doing a kind thing.
• My grown-ups will let me know when I can go back to school because Mrs Swaysland will tell them. She loves writing letters to my parents and they love reading them!
• I’m going to stay healthy by washing my hands lots and using a tissue when I cough or sneeze.
• I may stay away from my friends for a little while, but, I can phone them, speak to them over facetime or skype with a grown-ups permission.
• It will be nice to spend some more time at home and play with my toys when I am allowed.
• My teachers will speak with me once a week and are going to send me learning and task every day so I can keep enjoying, achieving and learning.
• They will be proud of me for keeping myself busy!