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<p>We are aware that there is emerging evidence that Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic
(BAME) individuals can be more severely affected than the general population by COVID-19.
On 2 June, Public Health England published their review into <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-review-of-disparities-in-risks-and-outcomes"
target="_blank">disparities in the risk and outcomes of COVID-19</a>, which included
ethnicity. There is still much work to do to understand the key drivers of disparities,
the relationships between the different risk factors and what we can do to reduce
the impact. The Government is considering how the review and ongoing work on this
issue should inform our approach. Schools should be especially sensitive to the needs
and worries of BAME members of staff, BAME parents and BAME pupils, and consider if
any additional measures or reasonable adjustments may need to be put in place to mitigate
concerns.</p><p>We have provided detailed guidance on implementing protective measure
in schools on GOV.UK: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings</a>.</p><p>This
includes advice on approaches and actions schools should implement to create an inherently
safer system, where the risk of transmission of infection is substantially reduced.</p><p>
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