Coronavirus Information

Please can parents wear face coverings 

at school drop off and pick up times.

On the recommendation of Leicestershire's Director of Public Health and Children & Family Services.

Desford Community Primary School plans for full opening
 

Please check this page for full details about our plans for the full opening of schools.  All letters and documentation that have been sent out to parents will be uploaded to this page.  Some elements of the protective measures and procedures are likely to evolve as children return to school and the term progresses further.  Documents will be kept up to date on this page to reflect these changes.

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EMERGENCY OUT OF HOURS EMAIL ADDRESS

If one of your children who attends our school receives a positive test result during the hours that school is closed (after 6pm and at weekends), please contact school using the following emergency email address:

covid-19@desford.leics.sch.uk 

Please leave brief details, name and contact telephone number and someone will get back to you as quick as possible.

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How to respond to a suspected or confirmed case of coronavirus

Symptoms

The most important symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of any of the following:

• a new continuous cough
• a high temperature
• a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)

For most people, COVID-19 will be a mild illness. However, if you have any of the symptoms above you must stay at home and arrange to have a test to see if you have COVID-19 – go to testing to arrange.

What to do

Public Health England may view as few as 2 confirmed cases as an indication of need for partial or full school closure.  To avoid this situation, please take note of the following:

• DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL if they are displaying any of the coronavirus symptoms or have tested positive for coronavirus.
• DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL if anyone in their household is displaying any of the coronavirus symptoms or has tested positive for coronavirus.
• DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL if they have tested negative for coronavirus but are still displaying symptoms (as this will help to stop the spread of Flu or other viruses).

Contact

In the event of a suspected/confirmed case of coronavirus in your household, contact the following:

• NHS 111 or 119 service for further advice
• Go to the following link for details on how to request a test https://tinyurl.com/get-a-test
• Telephone school on 01455 822379

Guidance

It is crucial that everyone takes responsibility for reducing the spread of infection in the event of a suspected or confirmed case of coronavirus.  Aside from following the usual rules around hand washing, respiratory hygiene and social distancing, the following Government guidance should be followed:
 

• Stay at home guidance: https://tinyurl.com/stay-at-home
• How to get a test: https://tinyurl.com/get-a-test

Important school documents about the full opening of schools

Coming soon

• How to switch to home/remote learning
• How to safely operate Extra Time Club
• How to safely operate sports clubs
• How to stay safe when visiting school