The BSA (Boarding School Association) posted an updated summary addressing the governments advice on Independent and Boarding school closures.
'Secretary of State for ½ûÂþÌìÌà 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.'
A quick summary of advice from Schools’ minister Baroness Berridge:
- Boarding schools with boarders who have not left the school should continue to care for them as normal.
- The government would welcome boarding school support for delivery of services for key worker children/vulnerable children
The Government are yet to advise on the following but will in due course:
- arrangements for schools which care for looked-after children (e.g. under the government’s Boarding School Partnerships scheme)
- financial arrangements for state boarding schools which faced unapproved budget deficits through the loss of boarding fees
- PHE arrangements for self-isolating boarders to avoid any confusion
ISC (Independent Schools Council) has also offered a wealth of information on their website including financial advice and school closures. Read more
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