Coronavirus (COVID-19) workforce fund extension to Easter

3 March 2022

For support with the costs of staff absences in schools and colleges.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) workforce fund has now been extended, providing financial support to eligible schools and colleges for costs incurred due to staff absences from Monday 22 November 2021 to Friday 8 April 2022.

The fund is available to support schools and colleges facing significant staffing and funding pressures in continuing to deliver face-to-face, high-quality education to all pupils.

Further information on the COVID-19 workforce fund is available in government guidance for schools and colleges

The claims window will open in the spring.