This morning, I was notified that a child in Germany has tested positive for COVID-19. This letter is to
inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child.
You should collect your child from the school office at the earliest possible time today. Germany Class
must self-isolate with immediate effect up to and including Saturday 10th July. They should return to
school, providing they do not have symptoms or a positive test result on Monday 12th July. All contacts
are strongly advised to get a PCR test as soon as possible.
We will use Google Classroom for the children's learning this week. This will start tomorrow morning
and will continue until Friday. If your child does not have access to a computer and you would like to
use a school Chromebook, please contact the school office.
If your child has a cough, runny nose or any other symptoms, you are strongly advised to get them tested.
Please inform the school immediately if your child tests positive.
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 appear.
● All other household members who remain well must stay at home and not leave the house for 10
days.
● The 10-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.
● Household members staying at home for 10 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of
infection the household could pass on to others in the community.
● If you are able, 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.
● Contact the school immediately if your child develops symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:
● new continuous cough and/or
● high temperature
● 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 or anyone in the household
does develop symptoms, you can seek advice online at Symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) or by
phoning NHS 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:
● 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
I apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your continued support.
Yours sincerely,
Mr D Denchfield
Executive Headteacher, The Learning Federation
