Dear Parents/Carers of children in Year 5,
As you will all know, Year 5 were asked to isolate as a positive COVID case had been reported in this class. I wrote to you on Tuesday explaining that:
- NHS Test and Trace will work with the positive case to identify close contacts. Any close contacts will be contacted independently of the school and then given guidance on any isolation needed.
I have been told that everybody in the class on either Friday or Monday could be considered a close contact under government guidelines.
Test and Trace have not yet contacted us for more information, and we are now closed - but as the positive case has been asked to isolate up to midnight on 28th July, it would be reasonable to assume that any child who was in school on Friday, 16th July or Monday, 19th July would need to self-isolate until at least then.
This is not official guidance, but as I am concerned that Test and trace may not get the contact information that they will need, it seems sensible to share this with you all. I will keep trying to get some clarification and inform you all if I do.
In the meantime, official government guidance on isolating in these circumstances can be found on their website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-contacts-of-people-with-possible-or-confirmed-coronavirus-covid-19-infection-who-do-not-live-with-the-person
Additionally, if you or a family member develops symptoms, please follow the government guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#get-tested-and-self-isolate
I know that you will all do everything you can to keep each other safe.
Have a great summer
Mr Condon
