A summary of Health measures that apply to schools

Masks

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn when indoors. 

Basic Hygiene

Includes good hand hygiene, cough, and sneeze etiquette, avoid touching your face, and regularly clean and disinfect surfaces. Use hand sanitiser at entrances to indoor spaces at Orange and Red.

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If you are sick

Stay home and get tested. If you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, stay home. Call your doctor or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice about getting tested.

Staff and children presenting as unwell will be asked to go home or arrange for parents or caregivers to come and pick up.

Case management

Cases of COVID-19 in a school will continue to be managed across the framework. Staff and students should follow public health guidance to identify who needs to self-isolate and get tested. Schools do not need to undertake contact tracing for their staff or students.

Ventilation

Indoor spaces should be well ventilated, for example by opening windows, doors, and any vents. If mechanical ventilation is used, make sure the ventilation system is regularly maintained.

Vaccination

The best way to reduce the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 is to be up to date with vaccinations.

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