COVID-19 Testing at school and home

COVID-19 testing at The Oakwood Academy and lateral flow tests (LFD) tests at home.

In school testing will finish on Monday 15^th March. On Tuesday 16 ^th March, we will issue all families who wish to do home testing with three test kits per student. Each kit contains 3 tests, which should be taken three to four days apart and should preferably be taken before coming into school. These kits will last until the Easter holidays.

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Advice to All Parents - Single case 15^th March 2021

Dear Parents

We have been made aware of a member of our school community who have tested positive for COVID 19.

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.

Please click here for full letter.

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Reopening of The Oakwood Academy for all students: w/c March 8^th 2021

As you are aware, Government guidance is that schools will reopen fully from the week commencing Monday 8th March. We have been working extremely hard over the last few weeks in anticipation of this and I am delighted to tell you that The Oakwood Academy is looking forward to welcoming staff and students in all year groups on a staggered approach from this date.  

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NHS Test and Trace: COVID-19 Testing for Students 5^th January 2021

Dear Parents,

We are working to keep our school as safe as possible. You may have heard that testing for those without coronavirus symptoms is beginning across the country using new, quicker COVID-19 tests known as ‘lateral flow tests’.

Please click here for more details.

Please click here for our leaflet regarding testing

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Covid 19 Further Case 9^th December 2020

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.

Please click here for more details.

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Covid 19 Single Case

Dear Parents/Carers - Important message - We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.

The attached letter gives important information on actions the school has taken.  We know that you may find this concerning but we are monitoring the situation and are working closely with Public Health England. Click here to access our Covid Single Case letter.

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Advice for child to self isolate

We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.

We have followed the national guidance and have identified that some children have been in close contact with the affected child. In line with the national guidance we recommend that if you have been contacted by school then your child should stay at home and self-isolate, the last day being Friday 4^th December 2020.

Click here for more information.

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Face Coverings

As you may be aware, Nottinghamshire is now an area with additional restrictions due to COVID.

This means that starting tomorrow students will be expected to wear a mask in school. This will include:

Masks should be plain and carried safely around during the day

In addition, please continue to sanitise your hands on entry to every classroom.

Click here to read our latest Covid 19 letter.

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Covid 19 Updates

Please click here for our Advice for Parents during Coronavirus Poster.