Dear Parents and Carers,

When your child starts at Hyde High School in September, we are expected to test all pupils for Covid-19, with a further test to follow 3-5 days later. This testing will be a significant support in identifying any pupils who may be asymptomatic carriers of Covid-19.

Testing simply involves pupils self-swabbing their throat and nose, and they will be guided through the whole process.

Further information can be found on our website (https://www.hydehighschool.uk/parents/covid-safety/).

With this in mind, please can you complete the google form below by Wednesday 14th July to indicate whether or not you give consent for your child to be tested in school.

Testing is voluntary but we do need ALL parents or carers to respond so that we know who to offer tests to. Pupils who are not tested will still be able to attend school in September.

This form must be completed by the parent or legal guardian for each pupil.

Please read this statement:

1: I have had the opportunity to consider the information provided by Hyde High School about the testing, I am aware how to ask questions and have had any questions answered satisfactorily.

2: 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 If on the day of testing they do not wish to take part, then they will not be made to do so and consent can be withdrawn at any time ahead of the test.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 and throat swab for a lateral flow test.

4: I consent to my child's sample being tested for the presence of COVID-19.

5: I understand that if my child's results are negative on the lateral flow test I will not be contacted by Hyde High School except where they are a close contact of a confirmed positive.

6: If the lateral flow test indicates the presence of COVID-19, I understand that my child will be required to self-isolate and follow guidance from NHS Test and Trace.