Introduction:

This consent form is for participation in tests at an ATS designed to detect asymptomatic coronavirus cases. Anyone experiencing symptoms should follow government guidelines to self-isolate, even if they have had a recent negative lateral flow test.

Consent relates to the following groups of students/pupils and staff as follows:

• For pupils and students younger than 16 years - this form must be completed by the parent or legal guardian.
• Please complete one consent form for each child you wish to participate in testing.
• Pupils and students over 16 who are able to provide informed consent - can complete this form themselves, having discussed participation with their parent / guardian if under 18.
• For any pupil or student who does not have the capacity to provide informed consent - this form must be completed by the parent or legal guardian. Please complete one consent form for each child you wish to participate in testing.

We are requesting and validating an email address as this is where email confirmation of test results will be sent by the NHS. Please ensure that you include both an @ and a domain such as office.com so that the addresses is in the form name@abc.co.uk