Quick Reference Guide
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What to do if ………… |
Action needed |
Return to school when ……… |
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…..my child has coronavirus symptoms |
-Stay at home -Contact school daily -Self-Isolate -Inform school immediately about test result |
…..the test comes back negative |
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…..my child tests positive for coronavirus |
-Stay at home -Contact school daily -Self-isolate for at least 10 days -Inform school immediately about test result |
…..they feel better. They can return to school after 10 days even if they have a cough or loss of smell/taste. These symptoms can last for several weeks once the infection has gone |
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…..somebody in my household has coronavirus symptoms |
-Stay at home -Contact school daily -Self-isolate -Household member to get a test -Inform school immediately about test result |
…..the household member test is negative |
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…..somebody in my household has tested positive for coronavirus |
-Stay at home -Contact school daily -Self-isolate for 14 days |
…..the child has completed 14 days of self-isolation |
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…..NHS test and trace have identified my child as a ‘close contact’ of somebody with symptoms or confirmed coronavirus |
-Stay at home -Contact school daily -Self-isolate for 14 days |
…..the child has completed 14 days of self-isolation |
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…..we/my child has travelled and has to self-isolate as part of a period of quarantine |
-Do not take unauthorised leave in term time -Consider quarantine requirements and FCO advice when booking travel -Provide information to school as per attendance policy
Returning from a destination where quarantine is needed -Stay at home -Contact school daily -Self-isolate for 14 days
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…..the quarantine period of 14 days has been completed |
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…..we have received medical advice that my child must resume shielding |
-Stay at home -Contact the school as required by the pastoral team -Shield until you are informed that restrictions are lifted and shielding is paused again |
…..school inform you that restrictions have been lifted and your child can return to school again |