Before the end of term, I wanted to thank everyone for continuing to be aware of Covid-19 symptoms and for taking the necessary precautions. I really do appreciate all your support and efforts.
If you or your children experience the symptoms of this virus or feel unwell, please do take the most cautious of routes through this by keeping children at home and contacting the school where we will be happy to advise and assist. The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
Further to guidance received from the DFE, I can confirm that when children develop symptoms of Covid-19 on or before Sunday 20th December and test positive following these symptoms or have a test on or before Sunday 20th December if they are asymptomatic, the school will support in tracing close contacts and informing families where other children need to isolate. If this is the case we ask that you follow the guidance overleaf to contact us. We will then take the necessary steps to identify and inform any close contacts.
If a child develops symptoms after Sunday 20th December, the Government guidance regarding testing and medical support should be followed; pupils and staff should follow contact-tracing instructions provided by NHS Test and Trace.
To support in planning for the return to school in January 2021, I ask that parents/carers inform us of any positive cases that occur during the holiday period along with the date that isolation will end. Please note our email address enquiries@bracebridge.lincs.sch.uk will be checked throughout the holiday for any Covid-19 related matters. Government and medical support services should be used to gain any support or advice required during the Christmas period.
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Parent/Carer Guide to Notification of Covid Positive Test Results to school during the Christmas holiday period
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14th - 17th December |
Yes |
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Contact us on 01522 520591 or enquiries@bracebridge.lincs.sch.uk
School will inform parents/carers of the need for their child to self-isolate if there has been close contact with a Covid positive case. Please provided the following details in your e-mail/phone call: Your child’s details along with the date they started to show symptoms, the date of the test and positive outcome.
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18th - 20th December |
No |
Yes |
Contact us via email on: enquiries@bracebridge.lincs.sch.uk
Email if your child tests positive on theses dates and was showing symptoms prior to the end of term and was in school. School will inform parents/carers of the need for their child to self-isolate for 10 days if there has been close contact with a Covid positive case. Please provided the following details in your e-mail: Your child’s details along with the date they started to show symptoms, the date of the test and positive outcome.
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21st -23rd December |
No |
Yes |
Contact us via email on: enquiries@bracebridge.lincs.sch.uk
Email if your child tests positive on theses dates and was showing symptoms prior to the end of term and was in school. A Covid-19 positive test means that you should self-isolate for 10 days from the date of the first symptoms or if asymptomatic from the date of the test. NHS Track and Trace should inform any close contacts of the need to self-isolate. Children in school will not have been in close contact within the previous 2 days.
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24th December - 4th January 2021 |
No |
Yes |
Contact us via email on: enquiries@bracebridge.lincs.sch.uk
Your child should self-isolate for 10 days and only return to school when their self-isolation period is over. Please let us know the return date of your child before the start of term.
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