Highfields School
Issue 22:
5 March 2021
Newsletter Coronavirus guidance Covid-19 lateral flow testing consent on return to school To enable school to remain as safe as possible and detect any cases for those without coronavirus symptoms, students are asked to take Covid-19 lateral flow tests as they return. After an initial programme of three tests in school, students will be provided with two rapid tests to use each week at home. We have emailed families with a link to the Covid consent form to obtain permission for students to take the lateral flow tests – if you have not yet given consent, please do so via the emailed link issued, or contact info@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk if you require a hard copy form. Along with the other protective measures we are taking, these tests will help students and staff to remain in school safely. Up to one third of people who have coronavirus experience no symptoms. By testing we will help to stop the virus spread and help to keep our school open as safely as possible. Testing is voluntary, however, we would encourage everyone to participate in the testing programme to help break transmission links by identifying those who may be carrying the virus unknowingly. Students and staff will still be allowed in school if consent is not given for testing. However, if a positive case is detected and a child/member of staff has been identified as being in close contact with the person testing positive, they will need to self-isolate at home for 10 days. If a student or member of staff receives a positive lateral flow test result they will need to self-isolate immediately in accordance with government guidelines. They are no longer required to seek a subsequent PCR test to confirm the initial lateral flow test result. If a student or member of staff has previously had a positive Covid-19 test they are not required to have any further lateral flow tests for a period of up to 90 days after their original positive results, as they can remain positive for this period.
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