To the parents of Early Years Foundation Stage ONLY:  ISOLATION FOR 14 DAYS

This morning I have been directed by the Department for Education to inform parents of children in EYFS that owing to a single Covid 19 positive test in the school community, children in Ms Vobes class and Mrs Winfield's class are to follow isolation guidance (see below) last day of isolation being Thursday 5th November (14 days since last possible contact), returning to school Friday 6th November.  

No other classes,  bubbles or groups are affected.

FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

Information of direct proximity contacts:

Children in Early Years Foundation Stage are to isolate for 14 days

Advice for Child to Self-Isolate for 14 Days 

Dear parent or carer, 

We have been made aware that we have a single positive case of coronavirus (COVID-19) at Ashgate Primary School. 

We have followed the national guidance and have identified that your child  has been in possible close contact with the affected individual . In line with the national guidance your child must stay at home and self-isolate until Thursday 5th November  (14 days after last possible contact). [Return to school Friday 6th].

If your child is well at the end of the 14 days period of self-isolation, then they can return to usual activities. 

Other members of your household can continue normal activities provided your child does not develop symptoms within the 14 day self-isolation period. 

Please see the link to: Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person 

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 

What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19 

If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, they should remain at home for at least 10 days from the date when their symptoms appeared. Anyone with symptoms will be eligible for testing and this can be arranged via https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 119 . 

People who do not have symptoms should not request a test unless this has been specifically requested by Public Health England or the local authority. 

All other household members who remain well must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days. This includes anyone in your ‘Support Bubble’. 

The 14-day period starts from the day when the first person in the house became ill. 

Household members should not go to work, school or public areas and exercise should be taken within the home. If you require help with buying groceries, other shopping or picking up medication, or walking a dog, you should ask friends or 

family. Alternatively, you can order your shopping online and medication by phone or online. 

Household members staying at home for 14 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community 

If you are able can, move any vulnerable individuals (such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions) out of your home, to stay with friends or family for the duration of the home isolation period 

Please see the link to the PHE ‘Stay at Home’ Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection 

Symptoms of COVID 19 

The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of: 

· new continuous cough and/or 

· high temperature and/or 

· a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia) 

For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness. 

If your child does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from the nhs.uk website at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, or they are worsening you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111. 

How to stop COVID-19 spreading 

There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19 

Do 

· wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds 

· use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available 

· wash your hands as soon as you get home 

· cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze 

· put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards 

Further Information 

Further information is available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ 

Yours sincerely