Current guidance regarding self isolation.
You and your household must continue to self-isolate if you test positive or develop symptoms, for 10 days from the date of the test or first symptoms.
You must also self-isolate if you are told to do so by NHS Test and Trace or your child's school. This remains law.
As of 19 July, a limited number of critical workers may be informed by their employer, following government advice, to leave self-isolation to attend work.
Self-isolation changes in effect from Monday, 16 August
From 16 August, if you have been fully vaccinated you will be exempt from the requirement to self-isolate if you are a contact of a positive case. From this date, if you are under 18 and a contact of a positive case you will also be exempt from self-isolation.
In both instances, you will be advised to take a PCR test. If you test positive you will still need to self-isolate regardless of your vaccination status or age.
Coronavirus Information
Should you have any concerns regarding symptoms, please visit the NHS 111 online coronavirus tool at https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19. Here you can answer a few simple questions and will then be directed what to do next.
Our staff are continuing to work with professionalism in responding to the challenging situation and are grateful for the support of parents.
The Department for Education have launched a helpline to answer questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
Government updates on coronavirus can be found here
On 04.03.2020, the Department of Health and Social Care launched a public information campaign that focuses on the importance of handwashing. Washing hands for 20 seconds is central to prevent and slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
NHS Links
Please visit the various links below to access the latest advice or to book a Coronavirus Vaccine.
NHS advice about coronavirus (COVID-19), including what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it and how to reduce your chances of getting it
How to look after your mental health & well-being if you are worried or anxious about the outbreak.
Guidance on the use of the NHS track & trace system.
Coronavirus (COVID19): Advice for parents