Returning to School in January

Returning to School in January

by BeckiNo Comments
Whilst the children have just broken up for the Christmas holidays, we are already looking forward to what we can expect in January. This term has been challenging for many - students, parents and school staff alike. The current guidance from the government centres on voluntary testing of students as they return to school. "Secondary-age pupils are being prioritised for testing" in response to concerns around the spreading of COVID-19 in the Autumn/Winter term. Primary schools will return as normal. All pupils will be back in school by 11th January at the latest. Key things to be aware of: Testing is voluntary - Pupils and students should be encouraged to have a test where possible, but it is recognised that testing may not be feasible for some children and young people. All pupils and students will be expected to attend their setting from 11 January regardless of whether a test has been undertaken (unless they are self-isolating because they have tested positive for...
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Easy Read Guide to the Coronavirus Test

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Guidance for families on the door-to-door testing for COVID19 have been made available by Leicester City Council. Don’t be afraid to ask to see I.D. All of their community teams will have either a Leicester City Council or NHS ID badge that they can show to you. If you are in any doubt whatsoever, please don’t be afraid to establish contact with the City Council on 0116 4542300. There is information available on the Council’s website here:  https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council/coronavirus/coronavirus-in-leicester-latest-news/ ***Community testers will NEVER ask for any money when discussing COVID testing. If someone claiming to be a community volunteer makes any request for money, it should be reported to the police immediately*** Community volunteers will wherever possible and depending on the location they are in, encourage members of the public to go to a nearby mobile testing unit, or help them book a test online, or offer a home testing kit. EASY READ Covid19 TestDownload If undertaking a home test, completed home tests will be...
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