Coronavirus - information for parents
COVID-19 FAQs
St Giles’ Catholic Primary School Covid-19 FAQs A quick reference guide for parents and staff (September 2020)
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What to do |
Action Needed |
Return to school |
If my child has Covid-19 symptoms –
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When the test comes back negative or a period of 10 days has passed since the symptoms started, and the child feels well. |
My child tests positive for Covid-19. |
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When 10 days have passed since symptoms began and must be clear of symptoms for at least 48 hours AND the child feels well. |
My child tests negative. |
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When the test comes back negative. |
My child is ill with symptoms not linked to Covid-19. |
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After 48 hours following the last bout of sickness or diarrhea (as per attendance policy) |
Someone in my household has Covid-19 symptoms. |
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When the test comes back negative. |
Someone in my household tests positive for Covid-19. |
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When your child has completed 14 days of isolation. |
NHS test and trace has identified my child as a close contact of somebody with symptoms or confirmed Covid-19. |
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When your child has completed 14 days of isolation. |
NHS test and trace has identified a household member (other than my child) as a close contact of somebody with symptoms or confirmed Covid-19. |
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Your child can continue to attend school |
A sibling attending another school has been sent home to self-isolate due to their being a positive case in their school. |
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Your child can continue to attend school |
My child has travelled abroad from a country or territory that is NOT on the exempt list of countries. |
If returning from a destination where quarantine is needed:
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When the quarantine period of 14 days has been completed. |
I have travelled from a country that requires us to quarantine (but my child didn’t travel). |
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Your child can continue to attend school |
My child has travelled abroad from a country or territory that IS on the exempt list of countries. |
Ring school to inform us you have returned to the UK and agree a return date to school. |
When you have informed the office of your return to the UK (the office will ask you a few questions about your travel). |
We have received medical advice that my child must resume shielding. |
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School inform you that restrictions have been lifted and your child can return to school again or you receive medical advice that your child may return to school. |
My child’s bubble is closed due to a Covid-19 outbreak in school. |
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School inform you that the bubble will be reopened. |
I am unable to get a test for someone in the household who has symptoms |
If you are not able to get a test in the first 5 days of having symptoms, your child and anyone they live with must stay at home and self-isolate for 14 days. Anyone in your support bubble must also stay at home. |
The child has completed 14 days of isolation. |