Update 30/06:Correction – Reporting Covid-19 to Ofsted. Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Reporting Covid-19 to Ofsted

Correction – we need to correct information circulated in our recent mailing to members, where we advised settings that suspected cases of Covid-19 should be reported to Ofsted, (enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk)

In fact it is only actual cases of Covid-19 that need to be reported to Ofsted

We apologise for any confusion this may have caused.

Suspected cases should be reported to Public Health England, South West, Health Protection Team (PHE SW HPT): 0300 303 8162, as shown in the flow chart below.

Educational and Childcare Settings Flowchart V1.0

Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Here is the latest: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme/changes-to-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

From 1 July, employers can bring furloughed employees back to work for any amount of time and any shift pattern, while still being able to claim CJRS grant for the hours not worked.

From 1 August 2020, the level of grant will be reduced each month.To be eligible for the grant employers must pay furloughed employees 80% of their wages, up to a cap of £2,500 per month for the time they are being furloughed.