From Monday 17 January, people who are self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative with a lateral flow device (LFD) test on both day 5 and day 6 and they do not have a temperature. For example, if they test negative on the morning of day 5 and the morning of day 6, they can return to their education or childcare setting immediately on day 6.
The first test must be taken no earlier than day 5 of the self-isolation period, and the second must be taken the following day. All test results should be reported to NHS Test and Trace.
If the result of either of their tests is positive, they should continue to self-isolate until they get negative results from two LFD tests on consecutive days or until they have completed 10 full days of self-isolation, whichever is earliest.
Anyone who is unable to take LFD tests or anyone who continues to have a temperature will need to complete the full 10 day period of self-isolation.
Further information on self-isolation for those with COVID-19 is available.
11th January 2021
Statement from Derbyshire County Council - COVID Winter Grants.
The second set of COVID winter shopping vouchers are due to be sent in mid-February.
The money to pay for these vouchers has come from the government through its COVID-19 winter grant scheme which is over and above the other support schemes already provided by Derbyshire County Council.
If you received vouchers in December and your circumstances haven’t changed then you should be eligible for vouchers in February. The amount each voucher is worth will depend on the number of children in the region who qualify at that time.
These will be sent automatically using text or email by Derbyshire County Council using the contact details held by school. Please ensure the contact details we hold for you are up to date and correct. You must do this before 25 January 21.
For full details of the scheme or to see what help and support is available, please visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/winter
If your financial circumstances have changed since December you may be eligible to apply for free school meals at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals or free childcare for 2-year-olds at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/freechildcaretwo
If you are successful in your application, you will be added to the February voucher distribution.
7th January 2021
To support remote learning during the pandemic, the Department of Education are working with a small number of mobile phone providers to increase data allowances to make it easier for children to access the internet.
This scheme temporarily increases data allowances so that children and young people can access remote education whilst learning at home.
Who is this scheme available to?
The scheme is for children and young people who:
What networks are available under this scheme?
Children with access to a mobile phone or device on one of the following networks might be to benefit:
Other providers may join at a later date (List valid on 6.1.21). Each provider will offer different benefits and we are unable to confirm what these are.
How do I request additional data?
For each request you must reply to this email with the following information:
We submit this information to the Department of Education through their ‘Get Help with Technology’ scheme. Once a network provider has processed a data increase, they’ll send a text message to the account holder.
To view the privacy notice in relation to this scheme click here: https://get-help-with-tech.education.gov.uk/increasing-mobile-data/privacy-notice
If you wish to take advantage of this scheme, please email the above requested details back to school by Friday 15th January 2021. This is a limited time offer and provided by the Department of Education, therefore we are unable to give any information on the status of your claim once it has been submitted.
15th December 2020
COVID winter grants scheme - Derbyshire County Council
If you are a family on a low income you could get food vouchers for your children over the Christmas period.
The money to pay for these vouchers has come from the government through its COVID-19 winter grant scheme which is over and above the other support schemes already provided by Derbyshire County Council.
The family of every child who gets free school meals in Derbyshire schools because of low income can get a £30 food voucher for the Christmas holidays. You will get another voucher in February if you are still eligible, the amount will depend on the number of children who qualify at that time. Some other families are also eligible based on financial hardship.
You will receive vouchers if you meet one of the following criteria:
• Have a child aged 3 to 18 in a Derbyshire school (nursery to year 13), eligible for free school meals because of low household income.
• Have a child aged 3 or 4 not in a Derbyshire school nursery that receives free child care and qualifies for 'pupil premium' based on low income (this is sometimes called 'economic funding').
• Have a child aged 2 that is eligible for free 2-year-old childcare because of low house hold income.
You do not need to do anything if your child already meets these criteria (see our website for full terms and conditions). We will contact you and you should receive a payment by email or text message that should arrive by 21 December 2020.
If you have children and you do not currently claim free school meals or means-tested free childcare you may still be eligible. For full details of the scheme or to see what help and support is available, please visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/winter
19th November 2020 - Home Learning Information
We have added lots of useful links for home learning ideas onto our Class pages above. Class teachers are also sending out additional home learning by email.
We have also included some links to sites which the children use in school (such as Mathletics, TT Rockstars...) and many of these are also offering lots of hints and tips during this time.
We are going through unpredictable times and whilst we understand you do not wish your children to fall behind in their learning, we would also like you to STAY SAFE.
We are here for you at any time – please contact us, email your teachers and check in with us – we want to make sure you are all OK!
From all at Linton Primary School.
2nd November - Update
Following the recent government announcement of a further national lockdown which will take effect from Thursday 5th November, we wanted to remind you of the measures in place at school to keep you and your child safe. Please see attached the updated School Information Booklet highlighting the following changes:
If your child is displaying any symptoms of Covid-19 or you have any concerns, please obtain a test by following this link: https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test
Thank you for your co-operation in keeping our community safe.
21st Sept 2020 Advice for Parents/Carers Covid-19 Absence Sept 2020
We have been sent the below advice from Derbyshire County Council regarding COVID-19 and what to do if.....?
This may be helpful if you are unsure what to do if your child has Coronavirus symptoms.
20th July 2020 - School Information Booklet
Please find below a link for the information booklet regarding the re-opening of Linton Primary for all children from 3rd September, 2020
10th June 2020 - School Re-opening Information
Please find below all information regarding the re-opening of Linton Primary for all invited children only from 15th June 2020
28th May 2020 - NHS Trace and Test Service.
The new NHS Test and Trace service has launched today and will form a central part of the government’s coronavirus recovery strategy.
Anyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace and will need to share information about their recent interactions.
People identified as having been in close contact with someone who has a positive test must stay at home for 14 days, even if they do not have symptoms, to stop unknowingly spreading the virus.
Further information on the NHS Test and Trace service can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-nhs-test-and-trace-service
22nd May 2020
Statement from Derbyshire County Council on the reopening of schools from 1st June.
21st May 2020
DfE have updated their guidance on helping primary school aged children learn at home to include information on the wider opening of educational settings.
The guidance can be found here:
20th May 2020
What parents and carers need to know about schools during the coronavirus outbreak.
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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