Last updated: 28/02/2022
Covid Update Letter from Mrs Taylor- 28.02.22
If your child shows any one of the following symptoms, call for a COVID-19 test straight away via 119. Do not wait to see if the symptoms improve as you may be refused a test. If you are not able to get a test, the child and whole household must isolate for 14 days.
1. New continuous cough
2. High temperature
3. Loss of change to their sense of smell and/or taste
If you do not have a thermometer, you will know your child has a temperature as they feel hot to the touch.Your child will not be able to return to school until the isolation period is complete or a negative test has been presented to the office staff.
If you have Covid 19 Symptoms, even is you believe it to be a common cold, you must order a Covid test and self isolate for 14 days or until you receive a negative test that you can show results to school. Please order home tests from the link below or cal 119.
If you are suffering from the pollen at the moment or suspect your symptoms could be Covid19 please follow the flowchart below for advise on next steps.
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Information regarding the eligibility criteria for FSM and our online claim formu202fcan be found using the following linksu202fto websites:u202f
https://go.walsall.gov.uk/free_school_mealsu202f
https://go.walsall.gov.uk/forms/Application-for-Free-School-Mealsu202f
The Council’s in house FSM benefit team are processing applications from familiesu202fwho apply for Free School Meals.u202f If you apply, and qualify, weu202fwill write to youu202fand alsou202finform your child’s schoolu202fso they can put arrangements in place for your child.
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— Singing Hands (@singinghands) April 4, 2020