RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 A cross-sectional survey of parental perceptions of COVID-19 related hygiene measures within schools and adherence to social distancing in journeys to and from school
JF BMJ Paediatrics Open
JO BMJ Paediatrics Open
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e000825
DO 10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000825
VO 4
IS 1
A1 Louise E Smith
A1 Lisa Woodland
A1 Richard Amlôt
A1 Antonia Rubin
A1 G James Rubin
YR 2020
UL http://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000825.abstract
AB During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools in England were only kept open to children of ‘key workers’ and, from 1 June, to children in reception, year 1 and year 6. Our cross-sectional survey of parents found low rates of attendance (<50%) in both groups. Many parents whose children attended school reported low adherence to hygiene measures (eg, not maintaining distance from others during school drop-off) and doubted that their school was adhering to COVID-19 guidelines. This must be improved if parents are to feel confident about a more comprehensive return to school, as planned for September.