Covid-19
COVID-19 Information for families
(updated September 2022)
As of 1st April, the government will take the next steps in the Living with Covid strategy.
The universal testing offer ends on 1st April. There is no requirement for students or staff to test regularly.
As from 1st April the following guidance applies if your child is unwell.
- Children and young people who are unwell and have a high temperature should stay at home and avoid contact with other people. They can go back to school when they no longer have a high temperature, and they feel well enough to attend.
- Adults with the symptoms of a respiratory infection, and who have a high temperature or feel unwell, should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people until they feel well enough to resume normal activities and they no longer have a high temperature.
- It is not recommended that children and young people are tested for COVID-19 unless directed to by a health professional.
- In the event that a Covid-19 test is taken, adults with a positive test result should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 5 days, which is when they are most infectious. For children and young people aged 18 and under, the advice will be 3 days.
There is no longer a requirement for students or staff to complete a negative test before returning to school once they have remained at home for the recommended period of time.
Letter with updated guidance from 1 April 2022
Updated Covid-19 Guidance from DfE February 2022
In-school vaccination arrangements February 2022
Didcot Girls' School Risk Assessment February 2022
Testing Arrangements for January 2022
Covid-19 and Flu Vaccine Information for families
Covid-19 Catch up letter from NHS November 2021
Flu Catch Up Letter from NHS November 2021
Covid-19 and Flu Vaccine Letter September 2021
FAQ's for COVID-19 Immunisation for 12-15 Year Olds
Lateral Flow Device (LFD) Reporting Links
Didcot Girls' School Arrangements for September 2021
Didcot Girls' School Arrangements for September 2021
The school's risk assessment was updated in January 2021 and is available to view by clicking on the link below:
Didcot Girls' School Hub Risk Assessment (dated 7th January 2021)
Didcot Girls' School Asymptomatic Covid-19 Testing
Please click the link below for more details:
DGS Asymptomatic Covid-19 Testing
Previous Risk Assessments
Letters from Headteacher
Support for Remote Learning
Parent Contingency Planning Booklet