As you are aware, due to the increasing number of staff and children who currently have Covid-19, we have reached a threshold and have had to take advice from the Department for Public Health in Lancashire. This has now triggered our Covid-19 Contingency plan and we are using additional control measures to reduce the risk of the virus spreading further.

A number of parents have expressed concerned about being asked to take their child for a PCR when they have tested negative on LFT  but have what are now termed as ‘wider symptoms’ ( see list below).  Due to the school having multiple cases and to help keep everyone in school safe, it is advised for these book a PCR.  

When using the online booking system, select the option below to book :

 ‘My local council or health protection team has asked me (or someone I live with)’’

The wider symptoms can include:

• Diarrhoea
• A persistent headache
• Fever and chills
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting.

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding.

Sarah Partington