COVID-19
We will continue to keep our families informed about academy plans during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact this may have on your son/daughter's school day. Please see letters and notices or our Latest News for communications sent to families regarding important updates & information.
Information on testing can also be found in this section.
COVID Concerns Guide:
| Concern | Required Actions | When to return to school? |
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My child has COVID-19 symptoms: High temperature A new continuous cough A loss or change to sense of smell or taste |
DO NOT COME TO SCHOOLContact the school immediately by phone or by emailing us Student to self-isolate while awaiting PCR test result Get a PCR test by contacting NHS 119 (supplies also available from the school) Inform the academy of the test result as soon as you are made aware |
If you have a NEGATIVE test result you must contact the school via email and may return to school If you have a POSITIVE test result INFORM THE SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY using 01322 623100 Students can return to school after 10 days if they are well enough to do so |
| Someone in my household has COVID-19 symptoms |
Request a PCR testNo need to self-isolate while awaiting result Inform the academy of the test result as soon as you are made aware |
If the test result is NEGATIVE you must contact the school via email and the student can remain in school unless they are displaying symptoms. If the test result of the household member or student is POSITIVE or a test is not taken student can return to school after the 10 days isolation period unless they are displaying symptoms |
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NHS Track & Trace has identified my child has been in close contact of someone with symptoms of COVID-19 |
Request a PCR testContact the school immediately by phone or by emailing us No need to self-isolate while awaiting result |
Students can remain in school unless they are displaying symptoms. |
| Child is unwell with any other symptoms |
Parents/Carers should decide if student is well enough to attend school in the usual way. If a student is not well enough to attend school, you must inform us either by phoning the student absence line on 01322 623100 or by emailing us |
Student returns to school when they are well enough. |
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: admin@theebbsfleetacademy.kent.sch.uk
Further information can be found below: