Information: coronavirus (COVID-19) workforce fund re-opened to support schools and colleges with costs of staff absences

DfE has re-opened the COVID-19 workforce fund to provide financial support to eligible schools and colleges for absence costs incurred from 22 November until the end of term.  

The fund is available to support schools and colleges facing the greatest staffing and funding pressures to continue to deliver face-to-face, high-quality education to all pupils.  

Full guidance on eligibility and criteria is available for schools and colleges.