School Report

22nd April 2022 Newsletter

Keeping Safe – some Qs & As

I would like to welcome you all back to the Summer term and the term of HOPE. All the children have come back to school with smiles on their faces and gone back to working hard in the classrooms.

As all criteria has been lifted by the government regarding COVID the LA is still asking this guidance is adhered to by all parents as it will keep schools open and everyone as a safe as possible.

How long should someone stay away from school who has symptoms but does not have a positive test?
Staff and children should not attend if they have a high temperature and/or feel too unwell to carry out their normal activities. They should return when their temperature is normal and they are well enough to carry out their normal activities.

Can children attend school/setting if they have symptoms but no temperature?
Children with slight cough, sore throat or runny nose can attend as long as they are well enough to carry out normal activities and do not have a raised temperature. In such cases, they should be supported to follow the advice re. respiratory hygiene such as coughing/sneezing into tissues and regular handwashing.

How is the stay at home period counted for those who have a positive test?
For a person with a positive test, the stay at home period is full days from the first symptom or positive test which is counted as day 0. For example, if a child has no symptoms but has a positive test on Monday then Tuesday is day 1, Weds day 2, Thurs day 3 and they can return on Friday if they are still well and their temperature is normal.

Is a negative LFT needed before an individual can return to school/setting?
No – an individual can return after the advised number of days as long as they are well.