The current isolation policy will apply until the 16th August ‘21.  If, after the 19th July, an individual is identified as a close contact they should self-isolate and order a PCR test. Where an individual is identified as a close contact, they will be advised to take a PCR test as soon as possible.  From the 16^th August, close contacts of positive cases, who are children, will not be required to self-isolate but will be advised to take a PCR test.  If the PCR test returns a positive result they must self-isolate and access remote education during term time. Self-isolation is not required while awaiting the result of the PCR test. Those individuals who are symptomatic should self-isolate, not attend school and book a test.

➜  COVID Update Education Plans

➜  Changes to Contact Tracing in Education & Childcare Settings

➜  Return to Education - Leaflet

➜  Contact Tracing Journey

➜  How to do a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test (Video)

➜  Step by Step Guide to COVID-19 Self-Testing (Video)

➜  Gov: Vaccination Guide for Eligible Children & Young People

➜  Gov: Covid-19 testing & vaccines from the Secretaries of State for Education

➜  NHS - Covid-19 - Living with Covid - Under 18's

➜  NHS - Covid-19 - Take a PCR Test

➜  NHS - Covid-19 Testing - Whats the difference?

➜  NHS - Covid-19 Testing - Whats the difference? - Testing Instructions

➜  Coronavirus: A Book for Children by Nosy Crow - Issuu