From Monday 17 January, people who are self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative with a lateral flow device (LFD) test on both day 5 and day 6 and they do not have a temperature.
For example, if they test negative on the morning of day 5 and the morning of day 6, they can return to their education or childcare setting immediately on day 6.
The first test must be taken no earlier than day 5 of the self-isolation period, and the second must be taken the following day. All test results should be reported to NHS Test and Trace.
If the result of either of their tests is positive, they should continue to self-isolate until they get negative results from two LFD tests on consecutive days or until they have completed 10 full days of self-isolation, whichever is earliest.
Anyone who is unable to take LFD tests or anyone who continues to have a temperature will need to complete the full 10 day period of self-isolation.
Thank you for your co-operation and understanding at this time of uncertainty, can I assure you that having a year group working at home is the option I only use as a last resort.
The situation unfortunately changes daily and I try to inform you with as much notice as possible regarding future arrangements, I am hopeful that all year groups will be able to return to working in school very soon.
Further information on self-isolation for those with COVID-19 is available.
Yours sincerely
Mr S Mallett
Head of Academy
