Following the increasing rates of Covid-19 both nationally and locally, the Department for Education and Calderdale Public Health have updated their guidance for schools. This message explains the key information you need to know.

The Department for Education has asked all schools to offer one Lateral Flow Test (LFT) to students in Years 7 and above prior to their return. Students are then encouraged to continue with the twice weekly LFT programme at home (we recommend tests are to be taken on Sunday and Wednesday evenings). As a result, there will be a staggered start to students returning to school.