Dear Parents/Carers,
As you may be aware the Government has increased its measures against the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, in line with its plan to delay any spread. Guidance for educational settings have been recently updated. The additional measures announced at this stage are:
The following has been taken directly from the guidance given:
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus.
There are general principles anyone can follow to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:
Face masks for the general public, pupils or students, or staff are not recommended to protect from infection, as there is no evidence of benefit from their use outside healthcare environments.
People who have returned from Category 1 specified countries/areas in the last 14 days should self-isolate. This includes avoiding attending an education setting or work until 14 days after they return.
People who have returned from Category 2 specified countries/areas in the last 14 days, are advised to stay at home if they develop symptoms. All other pupils or students and staff should continue to attend school or university, including their siblings attending the same or a different school (unless advised not to by public health officials).
It is imperative that you inform the school:
In addition to the advice given, please ensure that you provide your child with their own refillable water bottle to be used in school. Although we are following advice around handwashing, children can bring in hand sanitisers also.
We will inform you of any further updates as we receive them. The following links will provide you with further information about the increased measures in place.
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus