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 re-opening plans and other important updates & information.
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 for 10 days – other members of the same household should self-isolate for 14 days Get a test by contacting NHS 119 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 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 |
DO NOT COME TO SCHOOLContact the school immediately by phone or by emailing us Self-isolate the rest of the household for 14 days Household member showing symptoms to get a test 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 return to school unless they are displaying symptoms. If the test result of the household member is POSITIVE or a test is not taken student can return to school after the 14 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 |
DO NOT COME TO SCHOOLContact the school immediately by phone or by emailing us Self-isolate for 14 days |
Students can return to school after the 14 days isolation period unless they are displaying symptoms. |
| Child is unwell with any other symptoms |
DO NOT CONTACT THE SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL ADVICE, ADVICE SHOULD BE SOUGHT BY CALLING NHS 111THE SCHOOL CANNOT ISSUE MEDICAL ADVICEParents/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 abscence 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: