Covid-19 Information

 

School Risk Assessment

 

This is the school risk assessment for COVID-19. It was updated in August for the re-opening of the school on the 1st September. It has been approved by the Governing board.

 

Covid-19 School Risk Assessment – November 2021

 

If you need to report a confirmed case of Coronavirus please email

 

coronavirus@richardhale.co.uk

 

Parent Support

Below is a collated set of information about Covid-19 to support parents.

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Parent information from Gov.uk on Covid-19

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-in-the-autumn-term

Information for parents and carers on suspected COVID-19

 

Testing

It is important that if you have any symptoms for Covid-19 that you have a test. The main symptoms are:

  • A high temperature
  • A new, continuous cough
  • A loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste

 

There is a walk in test site at County Hall in Hertford and a drive through testing site in Welwyn Garden City, Shire Park.

Home Test Kits have been sent home to all students.  Students should complete 2 tests per week 3 to 5 days apart.

All test results need to be reported using this link: https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae

 

Home testing instruction booklet

 

Quarantine Rules

All information on the rules concerning quarantine can be found using the information below.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-countries-and-territories-exempt-from-advice-against-all-but-essential-international-travel

 

This page will be updated with information on a regular basis to keep parents informed on any advice and guidance concerning Covid-19.