Dear Parents and Carers

 

It was lovely to see the children and young people back in school last week.  Attendance across all of the Trust schools was excellent and it is clear that everyone is very pleased to be back. We are all getting used to the new procedures and policies that we have implemented to keep everyone safe and I would like to thank you and your children for supporting these changes.  

 

It is important to understand the actions to be taken in the event of a case of Covid 19 being reported, so that we can contain any infection and prevent it spreading.  

 

Please carefully read this information, from the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS Test and Trace, and Public Health England which school leaders have been asked to share with all parents and carers.  It provides clarity on when students and staff should be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19).  

 

It is vital that only if children or staff develop symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) – a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – do educational settings ask them to self-isolate and recommend they get a test. The NHS has provided this guidance for parents and carers.  The NHS Test and Trace system is fully up and running, but capacity must be protected for those with symptoms of the virus.

 

Thank you for your support.

Yours sincerely 

Mr S Taylor
CEO