If your child is diagnosed with COVID-19 during the school holidays it is very important that you provide information about who they have had contact with, both in school and out of school, with the NHS Test and Trace Service. Your child should not return to school following the holidays if they develop symptoms or are in the self-isolation period. Find out more at www.durham.gov.uk/article/23337/Staying-safe-at-school-coronavirus-

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Coronavirus Update

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The DfE have launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to schools and educational settings.

Department for Education Coronavirus helpline

Today, we have launched a new 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 DfE have also made clear that no school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless directed to do so by Public Health England.
  • At this moment in time Seaham High School has no suspected or confirmed cases and we will always follow Public Health guidance to protect our school community.