Keep COVID-19 out of classrooms

Now that we are mid-way through the Summer term, regular COVID-19 testing is the new norm.

While it may feel repetitive, testing at home every 2-3 days is key to identifying positive COVID-19 cases and keeping COVID out of our classrooms.

As we approach exam season, it’s key that we stay as safe as possible from COVID-19 to help ensure exams can go ahead, this means that along with regular testing we:

• Keep our hands clean
• Wear a face covering – latest face covering guidance available here
• Keep our distance
• Self-isolate and get a NHS/PCR test if we have symptoms.

If you get a positive COVID-19 home test result, isolate and confirm your result with an NHS/PCR test within 72 hours. To book this visit www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or call 119. If you then get a negative NHS/PCR test, you can stop isolating and return to school.  

For more information about where to collect at home tests for pupils, visit www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests

A range of resources for schools are available on the Stay Safe CSW website, including resources to support key COVID-19 behaviours and mental health support for young people. Please visit www.staysafecsw.info/home/warwickshire-resources/1