COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19: Checklist & model risk assessment for reopening of school premise after lockdown.

NHS: Check if you or your child has coronavirus symptoms

If anyone has any of the listed symptoms you must book a test – you can book a test online and the test can be done at home or at a test centre. Call 119 to arrange for a home test kit of you want to do a test at home. Do this via:

GOV.UK: Get a coronavirus test

The test involves swabbing the very back of the throat and nose – this is not an easy task and it may be useful if you call to book a test to explain your child’s needs when booking a test as it might be easier for a medical test centre to complete a test on your behalf if they are able to.

Home Testing

Read a copy of the instructions that are inside the packs which can be found here: COVID-19 Home Test: Step-by-step guide
Conduct testing at home – instructional video can be found here: How to test your child for coronavirus (Covid-19) in the UK
Register tests kits online to make sure you receive the result: Register a coronavirus test
Return test kits via Royal Mail priority box. You can find your nearest priority box via this link (please tick the priority box): Services near you

Test Centre

Follow NHS advice given over the phone or online
If you think symptoms are getting worse and you are worried, call NHS 111
If you are worried or need more information call NHS 119

Department for Education coronavirus (COVID-19) helpline

The Department for Education coronavirus (COVID-19) helpline is available to answer questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) relating to education and children’s social care. Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline by calling:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm