Consent form for COVID-19 testing in secondary schools.

Introduction

This consent form is for participation in tests designed to detect asymptomatic coronavirus cases.

Anyone experiencing symptoms should follow https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection, even if they have had a recent negative lateral flow test. 

Consent relates to the following groups of students/pupils 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.

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Terms of consent 
(Please click yes or no at the end of each of the following statements to agree or disagree to the statement)
1. I have had the opportunity to consider the information provided by the school about the testing, ask questions and have had these answered satisfactorily, based on the information presented in the letter dated 30th July 2021 and the attached Privacy Notice. *
2.  In the case of under 16s, I have discussed the testing with my child and my child is 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 If on the day of testing they do not wish to take part, then they will not be made to do so and consent can be withdrawn at any time ahead of the test.  *
3. I consent to my child having a nose or throat swab for lateral flow tests. My child will self-swab if my child is able to otherwise I understand that assistance is available. *
4.  I understand that there may be multiple tests required and this consent covers all tests for the below named person. If, on the day of testing they do not wish to take part, then I understand they will not be made to do so and that consent can be withdrawn at any time ahead of the test. *
5.  I consent that my child’s sample(s) will be tested for the presence of COVID-19. *
6.  I understand that if my child’s result(s) are negative on the lateral flow test I will not be contacted by the school except where they are a close contact of a confirmed positive. *
7. If the lateral flow test indicates the presence of COVID-19, I commit to ensuring that my child is removed from school premises as promptly as possible, bearing in mind they may have some anxiety following a positive test result. *
8. I understand that I/ they will need to self-isolate following a positive lateral flow test result. *
9. I agree that if my child’s test results are confirmed to be positive from this lateral flow test, I will report this to the school  and I understand that my child will be required to self-isolate following public health advice. *
10.  I understand that if a close contact of my child tests positive that my child will self-isolate for 10 days in line with Government guidance. *
Student LEGAL First Name *
Student LEGAL Last Name *
Year Group *
Date of Birth *
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Gender (this information is needed for Department for Health and Social Care research purposes). *
Ethnicity (this information is needed for Department for Health and Social Care research purposes). *
Currently showing any COVID -19 symptoms? *
Home Postcode: *
Mobile Number - this is where test results will be sent. Please do not put a landline number - you can only receive test results to a mobile number. *
Name of parent/guardian giving consent *
Relationship to test subject *
Signature (typing out your name is sufficient if you are filling in this form digitally) *
Today's date *
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Details of any health or accessibility issues which might affect a child's safe participation in the testing exercise.
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