This morning I had a conversation with a parent due to a confirmed positive case of Covid19 in Y8 at XP East. The specific details concerning the case are as followed:
- The student was not in school last week, and was last in school on Friday 2nd October.
- The student showed symptoms at home on Tuesday 6th October, the test was taken on Wednesday 7th October, and the positive result came through on Saturday 10th October.
I spoke to the Department for Education helpline this morning and their instruction to me was:
- ‘No further action is required because the student was not in school during the considered infectious period of 2 days before the onset of symptoms.’
- Therefore, the year bubble does not have to close.
I can assure parents that I ran through the scenario concerning the timeline above with the Department for Education on several occasions. They were clear that because the onset of symptoms started 4 days after the student was last in school, this was outside of the 2 day infectious period – as a result ‘no further action is required’.
As this is our first confirmed case of Covid19 in a student, I understand that some parents may have specific concerns or worries. Therefore, please don’t hesitate to email myself or the specific Assistant Principal of your child’s phase regarding any questions or issues you wish to discuss.
The student is doing well and I am in touch with the family. We look forward to their return to school after the isolation period has ended.
Jamie Portman (Principal)
XP East
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