Rochdale Borough Council

Changes to schools from 1 June 2020

The government decided all nurseries, schools and colleges will close after Friday, 20 March 2020. All our schools are in direct contact with parents and carers so please make sure your school has your most up to date contact details.

The government has now asked schools to encourage parents of children in nursery, reception, year 1, year 6, year 10 and year 12 to plan for a return to school from Monday, 1 June 2020.

We've sent a letter to all parents, carers and guardians of children in our schools. The letters outline how we're working to prioritise the safety of both children and teachers in light of the government's decision to fully re-open schools.

• Primary school letter to parents about re-opening schools (282kb pdf)
• Secondary school letter to parents about re-opening schools (293kb pdf)

Latest coronavirus information

View the latest information about:

• How universities, nurseries, schools and colleges are working during the coronavirus on GOV.UK
• The government's school closures guidance on GOV.UK.
• Cancellation of exams guidance on GOV.UK: the government has cancelled the exams which were due to take place in May and June 2020. This includes SATs, GCSEs, AS levels and A levels.
• Free school meals during the coronavirus school closures.
• Mental health support for children who are worried about coronavirus.
• Schools and education service changes.