COVID 19
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Covid Update 14.01.22
Dear North Tawton Families,
I am writing to let you know of the latest government guidance -
From Monday 17 January, people who are self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative with a lateral flow device (LFD) test on both day 5 and day 6 and they do not have a temperature. For example, if they test negative on the morning of day 5 and the morning of day 6, they can return to their education or childcare setting immediately on day 6.
The first test must be taken no earlier than day 5 of the self-isolation period, and the second must be taken the following day. All test results should be reported to NHS Test and Trace.
If the result of either of their tests is positive, they should continue to self-isolate until they get negative results from two LFD tests on consecutive days or until they have completed 10 full days of self-isolation, whichever is earliest.
Anyone who is unable to take LFD tests or anyone who continues to have a temperature will need to complete the full 10 day period of self-isolation.
Further information on self-isolation for those with COVID-19 is available.
At North Tawton, as always, the safety and wellbeing of our children, staff and the community is our highest priority. It is our intention to continue an enriched and engaging provision for the children in our care while having robust systems in place to reduce the risk of virus transition.
We will continue to insist on regular hand hygiene, reminding children to wash hands and use sanitiser between activities, after going to the toilet and before lunch. Sanitiser is available and used in every room on entry and exit. We will keep windows open for increased ventilation and make sure tables are cleaned at lunch time as well as after school. Staff are now taking LFT tests daily and wear masks in communal areas. As previously, only regular visitors and tutors will be coming to school, all of whom have to have taken an LFT and tested negative before entering the building.
We urge you to continue to wear masks when dropping off and collecting children.
Thank you for your continued support and vigilance during these challenging times.
As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns,
With very best wishes,
Tara Penny
Principal
Dear North Tawton Families,
I am writing to let you know of the latest government guidance -
From Monday 17 January, people who are self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative with a lateral flow device (LFD) test on both day 5 and day 6 and they do not have a temperature. For example, if they test negative on the morning of day 5 and the morning of day 6, they can return to their education or childcare setting immediately on day 6.
The first test must be taken no earlier than day 5 of the self-isolation period, and the second must be taken the following day. All test results should be reported to NHS Test and Trace.
If the result of either of their tests is positive, they should continue to self-isolate until they get negative results from two LFD tests on consecutive days or until they have completed 10 full days of self-isolation, whichever is earliest.
Anyone who is unable to take LFD tests or anyone who continues to have a temperature will need to complete the full 10 day period of self-isolation.
Further information on self-isolation for those with COVID-19 is available.
At North Tawton, as always, the safety and wellbeing of our children, staff and the community is our highest priority. It is our intention to continue an enriched and engaging provision for the children in our care while having robust systems in place to reduce the risk of virus transition.
We will continue to insist on regular hand hygiene, reminding children to wash hands and use sanitiser between activities, after going to the toilet and before lunch. Sanitiser is available and used in every room on entry and exit. We will keep windows open for increased ventilation and make sure tables are cleaned at lunch time as well as after school. Staff are now taking LFT tests daily and wear masks in communal areas. As previously, only regular visitors and tutors will be coming to school, all of whom have to have taken an LFT and tested negative before entering the building.
We urge you to continue to wear masks when dropping off and collecting children.
Thank you for your continued support and vigilance during these challenging times.
As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns,
With very best wishes,
Tara Penny
Principal
