Public health support for educational settings
COVID-19 is still circulating in our communities, so there are things we can all do to reduce the spread of the virus and other respiratory infections. This includes keeping children off school when they are unwell.
If a child is unwell with symptoms of a respiratory virus, they should:
- Stay at home and avoid contact with others where possible
- Return to school and normal activities when they no longer have a temperature and feel well enough to attend
If a child has a positive COVID-19 test, they should:
- Stay at home and avoid contact with others for 3 days after they took the test
- Return to school and normal activities after 3 days if they no longer have a temperature and feel well enough to do so
Full guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory virus is available on gov.uk.
Education settings no longer need to complete contact tracing for COVID-19 cases, but the UK Health Security Agency offer comprehensive guidance for schools and education settings on managing cases of infectious diseases. Public Health Dorset continue to provide additional public health advice and guidance to schools and education settings where needed.
Two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are being offered to children aged 5-15. Find out more about the COVID-19 vaccine and how you can get it.
Living with COVID-19: advice for those aged 18 and under
Has your child or young person aged 18 or under tested positive, or do they feel unwell with COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms? If so, there are a few simple steps they can take to protect their family and community – especially those at highest risk of severe illness.
Find out more on gov.uk
