One of the pieces of advice we have received from the DFE and Public Health England, is that we must ensure that any child, parent or staff member who develops symptoms relating to Covid-19 gets tested. This is essential to ensure the safety of everyone else in each class bubble. There is now legislation, as part of the Coronavirus Act 2020 which can enforce this, so from now on, we are stipulating that you must agree to undergo testing, if you or your child has any symptoms, and to inform us of the result.
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What to do if… |
Action needed |
Return to school when… |
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…my child has coronavirus symptoms |
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…the test comes back negative and if they feel well and no longer have symptoms similar to coronavirus (COVID-19), they can stop self-isolating and return to school. |
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… my child tests positive for coronavirus |
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… they feel better. They can return to school after the 10 day isolation period, even if they still have a cough or loss of sense of smell or taste (anosmia). This is because a cough or anosmia can last for several weeks once the infection has gone. |
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…somebody in my household has coronavirus symptoms |
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… the member of the household tests negative |
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…somebody in my household tests positive for coronavirus |
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…your child/children has completed 14 days isolation |
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…NHS Test and Trace has identified my child as a ‘close contact’ of somebody with symptoms or a confirmed case of coronavirus |
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…your child has completed 14 days isolation |
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…we/my child has travelled and has to self-isolate as part of a quarantine period |
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…the 14 days quarantine period has been completed |
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…we have received medical advice that my child must resume shielding |
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…restrictions have been lifted and shielding is paused again |