George Mitchell School is currently not affected by COVID-19 and is open as usual.

The Department for Education has now launched a helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

• Phone: 0800 046 8687
• Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
• Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

The Department of Education have advised that no school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless directed to do so by Public Health England.

The latest guidance for educational settings, updated regularly, is found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19