The school have been advised that diarrhoea and vomiting, along with other symptoms, could be an important sign of Covid-19 in children. Therefore, we must take all precautions to keep our children and staff safe.
Please can we ask if your child is unwell that they have a COVID test, even if they are not the regular symptoms. A test can be booked by the following route:
Booking a free PCR COVID Test
Go to – www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test
Select – Start Now
Is the person who needs a test an essential worker?
For a child select – I don’t know
Click continue twice
Does the person who needs a test have coronavirus symptoms?
If none of the usual symptoms – NO
Has the person been asked to get a follow-up test?
NO
Is the person who needs a test part of a trial or government pilot project?
NO
Why are you asking for a test?
Select:
My local council or health protection team has asked me to get a test, even though I do not have symptoms.
THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO BOOK A TEST FOR YOUR CHILD FREE OF CHARGE.
