Quick Reference Guide
What to do if ………… | Action needed | Return to school when ……… |
…..my child has coronavirus symptoms | -Stay at home -Contact school daily -Self-Isolate -Inform school immediately about test result | …..the test comes back negative |
…..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 |
…..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 |
…..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 |
…..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 |
…..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
| …..the quarantine period of 14 days has been completed |
…..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 |
The most important symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of any of the following:
For most people, COVID-19 will be a mild illness. However, if you have any of the symptoms above, stay at home and arrange to have a test to see if you have COVID-19 – go to testing to arrange.
2020 - Essential Worker Information
If you are an Essential Worker you may apply to have your children come into school under this category (albeit subject to Headteacher approval). However, you should know that if you have someone who is at home then your child should remain with that person.
Also, children are placed in an Essential Worker bubble. This has children ranging from Nursery to Year 2 and are taught a very similar curriculum. There are no toys, no sand and no exploration learning. Please consider whether it is appropriate for your child to attend, and if you have an alternative it is better for your child to have that.