Dear Parent/Carer,

As you will know, we have had a confirmed positive case of Covid 19 which has affected both Miss McKeague’s and Mrs Jenkins’ classes.

We have now spoken to Track, Trace and Protect. They have confirmed that the children in this class are required to self isolate until  Tuesday 15th December when they can return to school and resume their usual activities. A letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect can be found below and on the school website.

Stay safe,

Mrs Woodford

 

Letter from Track, Trace and Protect for pupils in Coedwig Classes (Miss McKeague and Mrs Jenkins)  

Friday 4th December 2020

Re: Contact of confirmed case of COVID-19 in a staff member at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ 

  

NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect trace everyone who have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus).  

Your child has been identified as a contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 and will now need to self-isolate for 14 days from  Monday 30th November. By identifying contacts and asking them to self-isolate for 14 days, we will reduce the possible spread of COVID-19 from those contacts to their family, friends and the wider community. 

Self-isolation advice requires your child to stay at home, not to go outdoors to exercise, to visit shops, family or friends, or to other public spaces. Please do not invite people to your house. Further information on self-isolation can be found in the link at the bottom of this letter. 

 If your child remains well then the other members of the household do not need to isolate and can continue with their normal activities. If your child is still well at the end of the 14-day period of self-isolation, they can return to Crynallt Primary School and all their other activities on Tuesday 15th December.  

 This 14-day period of self-isolation cannot be reduced by having a test. A test is only for people who develop symptoms of COVID-19. 

 To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:  

  

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds  
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available 
• washing hands as soon as they get home 
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze 
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards 

  

Please be alert for symptoms of COVID-19 in your child, which are:  

  

• A new or continuous cough 
• A high temperature 
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste 

  

If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

  

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test 
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test 
• Your child should remain in self-isolation 
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms 
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999 
• If you require medical advice for COVID-19 symptoms or another reason, please inform the healthcare worker that your child is a contact of a case of COVID-19 and in self-isolation 
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result 

  

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus  

  

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing  

  

For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus   

  

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help   

  

With best wishes 

  

Helen Woodford (Headteacher) 

Dear Parent/Carer,

As you will know, we have had a confirmed positive case of Covid 19 which has affected Mr Bridgman’s class.

We have now spoken to Track, Trace and Protect. They have confirmed that the children in this class are required to self isolate until  Wednesday 16th December when they can return to school and resume their usual activities. A letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect can be found below and on the school website.

 

Stay safe,

Mrs Woodford

 

Letter from Track, Trace and Protect for pupils in 2B (Mr Bridgman’s Class) 

Friday 4th December 2020

Re: Contact of confirmed case of COVID-19 in a pupil at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ 

  

NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect trace everyone who have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus).  

Your child has been identified as a contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 and will now need to self-isolate for 14 days from  Tuesday 1st December. By identifying contacts and asking them to self-isolate for 14 days, we will reduce the possible spread of COVID-19 from those contacts to their family, friends and the wider community. 

Self-isolation advice requires your child to stay at home, not to go outdoors to exercise, to visit shops, family or friends, or to other public spaces. Please do not invite people to your house. Further information on self-isolation can be found in the link at the bottom of this letter. 

 If your child remains well then the other members of the household do not need to isolate and can continue with their normal activities. If your child is still well at the end of the 14-day period of self-isolation, they can return to Crynallt Primary School and all their other activities on Wednesday 16th December.  

 This 14-day period of self-isolation cannot be reduced by having a test. A test is only for people who develop symptoms of COVID-19. 

 To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:  

  

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds  
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available 
• washing hands as soon as they get home 
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze 
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards 

  

Please be alert for symptoms of COVID-19 in your child, which are:  

  

• A new or continuous cough 
• A high temperature 
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste 

  

If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

  

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test 
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test 
• Your child should remain in self-isolation 
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms 
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999 
• If you require medical advice for COVID-19 symptoms or another reason, please inform the healthcare worker that your child is a contact of a case of COVID-19 and in self-isolation 
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result 

  

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus  

  

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing  

  

For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus   

  

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help   

  

With best wishes 

  

Helen Woodford (Headteacher) 

 

We have been notified of a second confirmed case of Covid 19 today involving a pupil.  There are no identified close contacts in school so you do not need to take any action. A letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect is below and is also available on the school website:

Thursday 3rd December 2020

Dear Parent or Carer,

Re: Information regarding a second confirmed case of coronavirus in a pupil at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ

 NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect has been informed of a confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Crynallt Primary School.

Crynallt Primary School, remains open. It is working closely with Public Health Wales, the Local Authority and NHS Wales Test, Trace and Protect to ensure that all the appropriate measures are in place to protect students, staff and the wider community. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and to provide advice on how to support your child.

 All close contacts of the case have been identified and have received appropriate advice to self-isolate. Your child has not been identified as a close contact and therefore does not need to self-isolate and does not require testing for COVID-19. They can continue to attend Crynallt Primary School, as usual.

However, as a precaution, please be alert for any symptoms of COVID-19:

• A new or continuous cough
• A high temperature
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste

 If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test
• Your child should self-isolate for 10 days from when their symptoms started
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• washing hands as soon as they get home
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus

 For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus 

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help 

 

With best wishes

Helen Woodford (Headteacher)

We have been notified of a confirmed case of Covid 19 today involving a pupil.  This only impacts on pupils within Mrs Gittins’ class. A letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect is below:

Thursday 3rd December 2020

Dear Parent or Carer,

Re: Information regarding a confirmed case of coronavirus in a pupil at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ

 NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect has been informed of a confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Crynallt Primary School.

Crynallt Primary School, remains open. It is working closely with Public Health Wales, the Local Authority and NHS Wales Test, Trace and Protect to ensure that all the appropriate measures are in place to protect students, staff and the wider community. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and to provide advice on how to support your child.

 All close contacts of the case have been identified and have received appropriate advice to self-isolate. Your child has not been identified as a close contact and therefore does not need to self-isolate and does not require testing for COVID-19. They can continue to attend Crynallt Primary School, as usual.

However, as a precaution, please be alert for any symptoms of COVID-19:

• A new or continuous cough
• A high temperature
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste

 If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test
• Your child should self-isolate for 10 days from when their symptoms started
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• washing hands as soon as they get home
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus

For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus 

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help 

 

With best wishes

Helen Woodford (Headteacher)

Dear Parent/Carer,

As you will know, we have had a confirmed positive case of Covid 19 which has affected Mrs Gittins class.

We have now spoken to Track, Trace and Protect. They have confirmed that the children in this class are required to self isolate until  Tuesday 15th December when they can return to school and resume their usual activities. A letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect can be found below and on the school website.

Schoolwork for your child will be provide via Teams as soon as we possibly can. The children in class are familiar with logging on to and using Teams to access work.

If you have any queries or concerns about work, please direct them to Mrs Gittins via Class Dojo initially. Alternatively, please ring the school. If I cannot speak to you immediately, I will telephone you back or arrange for another member of staff to help.

If you have no access to the internet or a device, please let the school know.

Stay safe,

Mrs Woodford

Letter from Track, Trace and Protect for pupils in 5G (Mrs Gittins’ Class) 

Thursday 3rd December 2020

Re: Contact of confirmed case of COVID-19 in a pupil at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ 

  

NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect trace everyone who have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus).  

Your child has been identified as a contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 and will now need to self-isolate for 14 days from  Monday 30th November. By identifying contacts and asking them to self-isolate for 14 days, we will reduce the possible spread of COVID-19 from those contacts to their family, friends and the wider community. 

 Self-isolation advice requires your child to stay at home, not to go outdoors to exercise, to visit shops, family or friends, or to other public spaces. Please do not invite people to your house. Further information on self-isolation can be found in the link at the bottom of this letter. 

 If your child remains well then the other members of the household do not need to isolate and can continue with their normal activities. If your child is still well at the end of the 14-day period of self-isolation, they can return to Crynallt Primary School and all their other activities on Tuesday 15th December.  

 This 14-day period of self-isolation cannot be reduced by having a test. A test is only for people who develop symptoms of COVID-19. 

 To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:  

  

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds  
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available 
• washing hands as soon as they get home 
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze 
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards 

  

Please be alert for symptoms of COVID-19 in your child, which are:  

  

• A new or continuous cough 
• A high temperature 
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste 

  

If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

  

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test 
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test 
• Your child should remain in self-isolation 
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms 
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999 
• If you require medical advice for COVID-19 symptoms or another reason, please inform the healthcare worker that your child is a contact of a case of COVID-19 and in self-isolation 
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result 

  

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus  

  

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing  

  

For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus   

  

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help   

  

With best wishes 

  

Helen Woodford (Headteacher) 

We have had a confirmed case of Covid 19 today in a member of staff today. There are no identified close contacts so you do not need to take any action. A letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect is below:

Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Dear Parent or Carer,

Re: Information regarding a confirmed case of coronavirus in a member of staff at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ

 NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect has been informed of a confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Crynallt Primary School.

Crynallt Primary School, remains open. It is working closely with Public Health Wales, the Local Authority and NHS Wales Test, Trace and Protect to ensure that all the appropriate measures are in place to protect students, staff and the wider community. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and to provide advice on how to support your child.

 All close contacts of the case have been identified and have received appropriate advice to self-isolate. Your child has not been identified as a close contact and therefore does not need to self-isolate and does not require testing for COVID-19. They can continue to attend Crynallt Primary School, as usual.

However, as a precaution, please be alert for any symptoms of COVID-19:

• A new or continuous cough
• A high temperature
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste

 If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test
• Your child should self-isolate for 10 days from when their symptoms started
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• washing hands as soon as they get home
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus

 For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus 

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help 

 

With best wishes

Helen Woodford (Headteacher)

Dear Parent/Carer,

Track, Trace and Protect have revised the date that Mr Parvin’s class need to isolate for. The last day of your child’s self isolation is now Thursday 10th December so they can return to school and everyday activites on Friday 11th December.

A revised letter is copied below.

 

Stay safe,

Mrs Woodford

 

Letter from Track, Trace and Protect for pupils in 5P only (Mr Parvin’s class)

Wednesday 2nd December 2020 

Re: Contact of confirmed case of COVID-19 in a pupil  at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ 

  

NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect trace everyone who have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus).  

Your child has been identified as a contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 and will now need to self-isolate for 14 days from  Thursday 26th November. By identifying contacts and asking them to self-isolate for 14 days, we will reduce the possible spread of COVID-19 from those contacts to their family, friends and the wider community. 

 Self-isolation advice requires your child to stay at home, not to go outdoors to exercise, to visit shops, family or friends, or to other public spaces. Please do not invite people to your house. Further information on self-isolation can be found in the link at the bottom of this letter. 

 If your child remains well then the other members of the household do not need to isolate and can continue with their normal activities. If your child is still well at the end of the 14-day period of self-isolation, they can return to their usual activities and Crynallt Primary School on Friday 11th December. 

This 14-day period of self-isolation cannot be reduced by having a test. A test is only for people who develop symptoms of COVID-19. 

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:  

  

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds  
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available 
• washing hands as soon as they get home 
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze 
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards 

  

Please be alert for symptoms of COVID-19 in your child, which are:  

  

• A new or continuous cough 
• A high temperature 
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste 

  

If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

  

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test 
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test 
• Your child should remain in self-isolation 
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms 
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999 
• If you require medical advice for COVID-19 symptoms or another reason, please inform the healthcare worker that your child is a contact of a case of COVID-19 and in self-isolation 
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result 

  

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus  

  

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing  

  

For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus   

  

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help   

  

With best wishes 

  

Helen Woodford (Headteacher) 

Dear Parents/Carers,

We have had a confirmed case of Covid 19 in a member of staff. This has only impacted on Mr Fitchett and Miss Clemes’ classes. We have managed to make contact with most of the parents of children in this class this morning.

For all others classes, school will be open as normal tomorrow. A letter approved by Track, Trace and Protect is copied below and will be put on the school website by this evening.

Letter from Track, Trace and Protect

Monday 30th  November 2020

Dear Parent or Carer, 

Re: Information regarding a confirmed case of coronavirus in a member of staff at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ 

NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect has been informed of a confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Crynallt Primary School. 

Crynallt Primary School, remains open. It is working closely with Public Health Wales, the Local Authority and NHS Wales Test, Trace and Protect to ensure that all the appropriate measures are in place to protect students, staff and the wider community. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and to provide advice on how to support your child. 

All close contacts of the case have been identified and have received appropriate advice to self-isolate. Your child has not been identified as a close contact and therefore does not need to self-isolate and does not require testing for COVID-19. They can continue to attend Crynallt Primary School, as usual. 

However, as a precaution, please be alert for any symptoms of COVID-19: 

• A new or continuous cough 
• A high temperature 
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste 

 

 If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild:  

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test 
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test 
• Your child should self-isolate for 10 days from when their symptoms started 
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms 

• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999 
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result

 

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include: 

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds 
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available 

• washing hands as soon as they get home 
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze 
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards 

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing 

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus 

 For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus  

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help  

  

With best wishes 

Helen Woodford (Headteacher) 

Dear Parent/Carer,

As you will know, we have had a confirmed positive case of Covid 19 which has affected Mr Fitchett’s and Miss Clemes’ classes.

We have now managed to make contact with most of you to inform you of this and have now spoken to Track, Trace and Protect. They have confirmed that the children in this class are required to self isolate until  Thursday 10th December 2020 when they can return to school and resume their usual activities.

I would like to thank you for your support and consideration this morning. Without exception, parents were supportive of the school and made quick arrangements to collect their children. A letter, approved by Track, Trace and Protect has been copied below and will be put on the school website by this evening.

Schoolwork for your child will be provide via Teams (Miss Clemes class) or Class Dojo (Mr Fitchett’s class). This can be accessed on a phone, tablet or computer. The work will include some pre-recorded lessons via Explain Everything/Flipgrid as well as tasks for the children to complete.

If you have any queries or concerns about work, please direct them to myself at school initially. If I cannot speak to you immediately, I will telephone you back or arrange for another member of staff to help.

If you have no access to the internet or a device, please let the school know on Monday.

Stay safe,

Mrs Woodford

 

Letter from Track, Trace and Protect for pupils in 1F and 6C (Mr Fitchett and Miss Clemes) 

Monday 30th November 2020 

Re: Contact of confirmed case of COVID-19 in a member of staff at Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ 

  

NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect trace everyone who have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus).  

Your child has been identified as a contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 and will now need to self-isolate for 14 days from  Wednesday 25th November. By identifying contacts and asking them to self-isolate for 14 days, we will reduce the possible spread of COVID-19 from those contacts to their family, friends and the wider community. 

Self-isolation advice requires your child to stay at home, not to go outdoors to exercise, to visit shops, family or friends, or to other public spaces. Please do not invite people to your house. Further information on self-isolation can be found in the link at the bottom of this letter. 

If your child remains well then the other members of the household do not need to isolate and can continue with their normal activities. If your child is still well at the end of the 14-day period of self-isolation, they can return to Crynallt Primary School and all their other activities on Thursday 10th December.  

This 14-day period of self-isolation cannot be reduced by having a test. A test is only for people who develop symptoms of COVID-19. 

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:  

  

• washing hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds  
• using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available 
• washing hands as soon as they get home 
• covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not their hands) when they cough or sneeze 
• putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing hands afterwards 

  

Please be alert for symptoms of COVID-19 in your child, which are:  

  

• A new or continuous cough 
• A high temperature 
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste 

  

If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild: 

  

• Book a test for them by phoning 01639 862757 or 119 or through the online portal: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test 
• Inform Crynallt Primary School that they are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and that you have requested a test 
• Your child should remain in self-isolation 
• All other household members should isolate for 14 days from when your child developed symptoms 
• Do not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital but if you require medical advice please contact NHS 111 or telephone your GP; if there is a medical emergency phone 999 
• If you require medical advice for COVID-19 symptoms or another reason, please inform the healthcare worker that your child is a contact of a case of COVID-19 and in self-isolation 
• Please follow the advice provided when your child receives their test result 

  

Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus  

  

Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing  

  

For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus   

  

The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help   

  

With best wishes 

  

Helen Woodford (Headteacher) 

 

Dear Parent/Carer,

As a school we are working really hard to put in place measures to keep children safe and the school open. These measures rely on the hard work of staff and the support of parents- it  is the whole school community working together that will minimise the impact of Covid 19 in Crynallt.

Of course, a viral infection is very hard to control and it can be picked up anywhere. For this reason it is especially important that the recommendations of Public Health Wales are followed. One of these recommendations is that the whole household should self isolate if anyone in the house has symptoms of Covid 19. This would be the case even if the child seems well because many young children appear to be asymptomatic but can still pass the virus on. Over the past few weeks there seem to be a number of misunderstandings about this within the school community.

If a child is sent to school when a household member is symptomatic or waiting for a test result there is a high chance they will pass the virus on to another child or staff member. This is likely to lead to at least one whole class of 30 children and 2-3 staff members having to self isolate for 14 days. This will have a negative impact on working parents and family life, as well as the children’s education (although we will continue to provide remote teaching). In the worst case scenario it could lead to a member of the school community or an elderly/vulnerable relative becoming very ill.

For this reason I am appealing to you all for your support to keep the school safe and open by keeping your child home if needed, even though we appreciate this could be inconvenient and difficult for you.

Many thanks for your continuing support,

Mrs Woodford