Primary School Pupils and Rapid Asymptomatic Testing

On advice from Public Health England (PHE), pupils in primary schools and children in nursery settings are not included in the rapid asymptomatic testing programme.

PHE has advised that there are currently limited public health benefits to testing primary-aged pupils with lateral flow devices (LFD). In addition, primary-aged pupils, particularly younger children, may find the LFD testing process unpleasant and are unable to self-swab.

We are advising that primary-aged pupils should only be tested if they are symptomatic, in which case their families should follow the guidance for households with possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and book a PCR test for the child.

Kind regards,
Mr. Andrew Buttery
Headteacher

Elvington Church of England  Primary School

Dauby Lane
Elvington
York
YO41 4HP
01904 555280
 
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