Covid-19 Procedure for GLT Schools 2023

The current advice is that Covid-19 presents a low risk of serious illness to most children and young people, and most of those who are fully vaccinated.

Regular asymptomatic Covid-19 testing is no longer required in educational settings.

Due to high immunity in society, a greater understanding of the virus and improved access to treatments, we can now focus on how we live with COVID-19.

We continue to encourage children and adults to get vaccinated. If your child has not been vaccinated, you can read more about the vaccine programme here.

Q: Should my child still go to their childcare or education setting if they test positive for Covid-19?

    A: No

• Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test result is advised to try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for five days, which is when they are most infectious
• For children and young people aged 18 and under, the advice is three days
• If children live with someone who has tested positive they can come to school 
• Adults who live with someone who has tested positive do not need to isolate but are advised to 

• • Avoid contact with people who are higher risk
  • Limit close contact
  • Wear a face mask
  • Wash hands frequently

Q: Will my child’s school still be taking measures to prevent Covid-19?

    A: All settings will have in place baseline infection prevention and control         measures that will help to manage the spread of infection:

• Ensuring all eligible groups are enabled and supported to take up the offer of national vaccination programmes including COVID-19 and flu
• Ensuring occupied spaces are well-ventilated and let fresh air in
• Reinforcing good hygiene practices such as hand washing and cleaning

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