Originally Posted by
loocyloo
I've told all parents that even though their child COULD come if they had tested positive/had symptoms, I will not be accepting them, as if I or a member of my family get covid, then I have to shut, affecting everyone. No one has said they don't agree. This is what I said.
I AM AWARE THAT CLOSE CONTACTS OF POSITIVE CASES OF CORONAVIRUS DO NOT NEED TO ISOLATE ANY MORE, HOWEVER, IF I OR ANY OF MY FAMILY TESTS POSITIVE/HAVE SYMPTOMS, I HAVE TO SHUT. SO, IN AN ATTEMPT TO MINIMISE DISTRUPTION TO EVERYONE, I AM STILL REQUIRING THE CHILDREN TO ISOLATE IF ANY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY HAS SYMPTOMS/TESTS POSITIVE.*
*The DfE has stated that in 'exceptional circumstances' settings may decide to refuse a close contact in the setting if, "in the setting's reasonable judgement, it is necessary to protect those within the setting from possible infection with COVID-19". Settings should make sure to consider all the circumstances in making this decision, including disruption to the child and current public health advice.