Letter to Parents-Carers- July 14 2020

of the virus is crucial to keep track of the potential spread to others who may have come into close contact. The
same safety guidelines apply to all staff.
What do parents need to know?
• From September the Government has said that fines for unauthorised school absence will return. This means
that schools are required to resume attendance reporting and you will need a valid reason for keeping your
child off school.
• Therefore, if your child shows symptoms of having the virus, we ask that you keep your child at home and
have a test carried out immediately by the NHS. This will not only provide peace of mind for you as a family,
but also help in supporting the safety of the school community.
• The NHS are routinely reporting test results within two days. On receiving the results, you should inform
your school immediately. If the test is negative and your child is well, they should return to school or the
absence may be deemed unauthorised and incur a fine. Where there is a positive test, our schools can then
seek the relevant guidance from the health care trust for that area to manage the safety of all children, staff
and families.
The motivation for asking that parents to report test results to school is primarily for the safety of other school users.
Our schools hold your child’s education, wellbeing, and health as a priority, and we want children to enjoy a safe
return to their school life. As such we hope you can support your school in these measures which we feel are for the
welfare of the whole school community.
Finally, may we wish you all a great summer holiday, and we look forward to seeing the children return to school in
September.
Yours sincerely
Chris Wheatley
CEO, Flying High Partnership