Should I send my child to school?
Please refer to the chart below.
Illness |
Action to be taken |
High temperature |
Stay at home until the temperature has gone |
Continuous cough |
Stay at home until the cough has eased |
Runny nose, sore throat, slight cough |
Attend school as normal |
Positive Covid test |
Stay at home for three days |
Vomiting |
Stay at home for 48 hours since last episode |
Diarrhoea |
Stay at home for 48 hours since last episode |
Chicken pox |
Stay at home until the spots have scabbed over |
If a child has attendance of less than 90%, only the first day of absence will be authorised. Medical proof would need to be seen from Day 2 onwards (e.g. proof of medical appointment, positive test). This can be discussed with our Attendance Officer. Updated 5.4.2022 |
Covid-19 Risk Assessment
Click here for our most recent Covid-19 Risk Assessment. Please contact us if you would like any additional information, or if you have a concern about our safety measures.
Outbreak Management Plan
This document sets out the steps we will take in the event of a Covid-19 'outbreak' at The Mount.
We follow the DfE guidance, which is updated regularly:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak