This is a scenario that we hope will not arise but one that we must plan for to ensure the safety of all our pupils and staff.
The guidance that was issued last week by the Department of Education is very complex so the attached flowchart will detail the procedures we will be following in school.
The part that will present the most discussion is the timing regarding when parents of children in a class with a suspected case will be notified. As detailed in the guidance, parents and staff will NOT be informed that someone from the year group is being tested as this may only be precautionary, but this decision will be made on a case by case basis.
Until a suspected case has been confirmed by a positive test result which has been communicated to school we are unable to notify parents.
This part of the procedure reinforces the need to maintain protective bubble within our school and for our children, families and staff to adhere to our guidelines.
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