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Dear Parents and Carers
Important information regarding contact tracing during the Christmas holidays
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Public Health England has agreed a 6 day window after the final day of teaching in which schools are asked to remain contactable so they can assist with contact tracing where necessary. This will allow enough time for positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases to be identified and confirmed by a test and for relevant contacts in the education setting to be traced.
We have been asked to ensure parents and carers are aware of the following information and relevant arrangements regarding positive cases in the holidays:
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Dear Parents,
We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.
We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
The small number of children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have received a letter informing them that their child must stay at home for 10 days.
The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well.
What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19
If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, they must not come to school and should remain at home for at least 10 days from the date when their symptoms appeared. Anyone with symptoms will be eligible for testing and this can be arranged via https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.
All other household members who remain well, must stay at home and not leave the house for 10 days. This includes anyone in your ‘Support Bubble’.
Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection
The 10-day period starts from the day when the first person in the house became ill.
Household members should not go to work, school or public areas and exercise should be taken within the home.
If you require help with buying groceries, other shopping or picking up medication, or walking a dog, you should ask friends or family. Alternatively, you can order your shopping online and medication by phone or online.
Household members staying at home for 10 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community
If you are able, move any vulnerable individuals (such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions) out of your home, to stay with friends or family for the duration of the home isolation period.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:
For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
If your child does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from the nhs.uk website at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, or they are worsening you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111.
How to stop COVID-19 spreading
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19
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Further Information
Further information is available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Yours sincerely
David Deacon
Headteacher
We are pleased to announce that Ashmount School pupils and staff have been shortlisted for several categories in this year’s Leicestershire Live Education Awards 2020.
In its sixth year, Leicestershire Live Education Awards 2020 celebrates and honours the brilliant work and achievements of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’s best schools and further education colleges.
This year’s award event was held virtually on YouTube to recognise the outstanding students, teachers and support staff from our region who have made a real difference or gone that extra mile to succeed.
Two of our secondary aged students were named runners up in the ‘Beating the Odds’ award, which recognises students who have overcome adversity or shown outstanding bravery and maturity for their years.
Teacher Aimee Merison was named runner up in the ‘Inspirational Teacher of the Year’ award, which recognises teachers who have shown constant dedication, kindness and understanding, inspiring young people every day and who go the extra mile to give the best opportunities to the children they teach.
Our school cook Julie Waltham was named overall winner of the ‘Support Staff of the Year’ award, which recognises members of non-teaching school staff who have played a vital role in the running of the school and the happiness and security of the children.
Julie is a particularly deserving winner having volunteered to cook all of our pupils’ dinners singlehandedly throughout the national school closures period and most of the school holidays.
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