This common consent form has been designed for use by parents and guardians of pupils under 16s, pupils over 16 or staff. Underlined sections should be read as applicable and completed as follows:
• for pupils younger than 16 years, this form must be completed by the parent or legal guardian. Remember to complete one consent form for each child you wish to enrol.
• pupils over 16 can complete this form themselves, having discussed participation with their parent / guardian.
• staff will complete this form themselves.

If your child/your result(s) are negative on the lateral flow test you will not be contacted by the school/college except where they/you are a close contact of a confirmed positive.

Based on the information presented in this form you are agreeing that you have had the opportunity to consider the information provided by the school about the testing, ask questions and have had these answered satisfactorily.
In the case of under 16s, you are agreeing that you have discussed the testing with your child/ward and they are happy to participate. If on the day of testing they do not wish to take part, then they will not be made to do so and consent can be withdrawn at any time ahead of the test.

After the initial period of Mass Testing from January 11th - January 18th, the school will move to the proposed system of regular testing for staff and 'serial' testing for students. This 'serial' testing will only be available to students identified by the school as a 'close contact' of a confirmed case. If a member of a student's household displays symptoms or tests positive for Covid-19, the same rules of isolation still apply and the school testing system is not available as an alternative to this.