Testing for Unwell Pupils

During the last few weeks there has been some confusion with parents around the use of Lateral Flow Tests.

If you or your child has any of these 3 coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms they must get a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test:

• a high temperature
• a new, continuous cough
• you’ve lost your sense of smell or taste or it’s changed

To help keep our school and the wider community safe, please make sure you/your children are tested at the onset of symptoms, either with a full PCR home test kit or at a drive through test centre.

You can order a PCR test kit to be sent to your home or book an appointment at a walk-in or drive-through test site.

Please be aware that Lateral Flow Tests (LFT) are only to be used for people with no symptoms (asymptomatic).  

If your child is showing any of the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) they will not be allowed into school until they have had a negative PCR test or have isolated for 10 days.