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• COVID 19 - Latest Guidance

  Fri 21 Jan 2022

                                                                                                       Friday 21st January 2022

   

   

  Covid 19 Guidance

   

  We continue to have high numbers of positive Covid cases within school. In addition to this many children are presenting with symptoms but are not testing positive on a lateral flow test.

  As the Government guidance is somewhat confusing, I have put together a simple outline of the steps to take. Further information can be found at:

   

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing/get-tested-for-coronavirus/

   

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-and-treatment/when-to-self-isolate-and-what-to-do/

   

  There are 2 tests for Covid-19

  1. PCR tests - for people with symptoms.
  2. Lateral flow tests - for people with no symptoms.

   

  As mentioned in previous letters, we are noticing that symptoms are wide ranging and include: diarrhoea, vomiting, high temperature, cough, sneezes, headache, and generally feeling unwell.

   

   

  • Symptomatic - if your child has symptoms they must take a pcr test as soon as possible and self isolate while waiting for the result.

   

  • Asymptomatic - we are advising parents to do daily regular lateral flow tests even if their child has no symptoms in the hope that we can pick up any asymptomatic cases and help prevent the spread of infection.

   

  • Positive Lateral Flow - If a lateral flow is positive self isolation starts immediately. This is even if the line is faint, but it no longer needs to be confirmed by a pcr test. Isolation then continues until 2 negative lateral flows, 24 hours apart. The earliest that these can be done is day 5. If no negative lateral flow tests occur, self isolation can stop after 10 days.  Please note that the day of the test is day 0.

   

  • Self isolation starts the day symptoms start (or positive test if symptoms do not develop). If the lateral flow is positive but your child has no symptoms but then develops symptoms, the self isolation period is reset to the day symptoms start.

   

  We continue to follow the guidelines within school to try and slow the transmission and have been taking additional advice from the Health Protection Team.

   

  If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact me.

• Job Vacancy - School Business Manager

  Wed 12 Jan 2022

  We are looking to appoint a new School Business Manager with effect from the 6th June 2022.  For further information about the post please go to www.devonjobs.gov.uk/customjobs/school-business-manager-hatherleigh-community-primary-school

• Return to school January 2022

  Tue 04 Jan 2022

                                                                                                                                  Tuesday 4th January 2022

   

  Return to school COVID arrangements

   

  Dear Parent/Carer

  I hope you and your family enjoyed a good Christmas break and a peaceful New Year.

   

  The new term begins tomorrow and all children are expected to return to school. COVID arrangements in school remain as they were last term with the exception that the isolation period for a positive COVID test has been reduced from 10 to 7 days. Individuals may now take a LFD test on day 6 and day 7 and if both are negative they may end self-isolation and return to school.

   

  Please continue to regularly monitor the health of your child and, if you are able to, take regular LFD tests if you feel they have been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive, followed by a PCR test if the LFD test is positive or if they show any COVID symptoms.

  The health and safety of all members of our school community is vitally important and I do thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these difficult times.

   

  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school.

   

  Yours sincerely

   

  Alan Monger

  Headteacher