Coronavirus – Updates, Advice and Information
Please click on the links below for the latest updates, advice and information:
Wondering how to do a home test? Follow the links below to the Government’s Covid-19 Self Test (Rapid Antigen Test) videos:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/
Throat and nose test: blue and white pack
Watch a video demonstration of how to do a throat and nose test (blue and white pack).
Nose-only test: green and white pack (Orient Gene)
Watch a video demonstration of how to do a nose-only test (green and white pack).
General advice and local information
Symptoms of Coronavirus are:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss of, or change to, your sense of taste or smell
For up to date information please visit
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
For useful information about how to talk to children about Coronavirus, please click here
The Department for Education coronavirus helpline is available to answer questions about COVID-19 relating to education and children’s social care. Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday), 10am to 4pm (Saturday to Sunday)

