COVID 19

 

 

Information for Parents

To see the latest NHS Coronavirus Guidelines - translated into 60 languages - please click on the link below.

https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information/

Please click on the link below to see resources in South Asian Languages, put together by the South Asian Health Foundation.

https://www.sahf.org.uk/covid19

Use the link below to see latest NHS guidance translated into 44 languages:

https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information/#

 

Stay at home if you have any of the following symptoms:

• a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back.

• a new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly.

 

- Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

 

- You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.

 

- Testing for coronavirus is not needed if you're staying at home.

 

Use this site if you think you have symptoms:

https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19

 

 

To book a test you can:

- phone 119 (translation is available)

- visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/

 

If you need medical help you can call 111 or in an emergency ring 999.

 

Phone school 0161 224 5914 to let us know if:

- your child or anyone they live with has symptoms

- you have booked a test

- you get test results

- you need support or have questions

 

It is essential that you do not come to school if you or anyone you live with has symptoms, is isolating or has a positive test.

 

This website has more information about symptoms and how you can look after yourself at home

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

 

Use this site if you think you have symptoms:

https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19

 

General information and guidance

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

 

Stay at home guidance

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection

 

Social distancing guidance for everyone and for vulnerable groups

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults

 

Guidance for education settings

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19

 

DfE Coronavirus helpline

The DfE has launched this helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. It is available for staff, parents, carers and young people. Opening hours are 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

Phone: 0800 046 8687

Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk

 

A children's guide to Coronavirus