Children of critical workers in Jersey will be able to attend a childminder, nursery or school during the period of school closures.
The government has today contacted the first phase of parents which include health and social care workers, emergency responders and those in public protection.
Current advice from the Medical Officer for Health means that schools are being asked to continue to provide care for the designated children of critical workers from school nursery to Year 8, and vulnerable children from school nursery to Year 13.
These arrangements start today (24 March) where schools are already fully prepared, and for all other schools from tomorrow (25 March).
Children of critical workers in Year 9 and above are not included in this plan, as their age allows for their parents/carers to find alternative solutions for them.
