Information Letters/Pamphlets

The Big Ask

Get your child’s voice heard and make a difference

The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, is launching a once-in-a-generation review of children’s lives. 

It’s called ‘The Childhood Commission’ and it will identify the barriers preventing children reaching their full potential and propose policy solutions to address them.

At its heart is ‘The Big Ask’ – the largest ever consultation held with children.

In this survey the Children’s Commissioner is asking children and young people what they think is important for their future and what is holding young people back. The Children’s Commissioner will use what children and young people tell her to show the Government what they think and what they need to live happier lives. 

It’s an exciting opportunity to help us think big and it’s a chance for every child in England to have their voice heard.

Please click on the information below to access the survey and find out more information

The Big Ask Survey

A video for primary aged children about the survey

Asymptomatic testing information for adults in households with children at school

Parents and other adults in households with children at school or college, who do not have symptoms, can now access regular, rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing. This includes childcare and support bubbles.  Undertaking regular, rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing helps reduce transmission of the virus.

Tests are fast, easy and completely free.  Test kits can either be collected or ordered online - see below:

• by collecting a home test kit from a local test site – anyone aged 18 or over can collect 2 packs of 7 tests
• by ordering a home test kit online – please do not order online if you can access testing through other routes, this frees up home delivery for those who need it most

The nearest sites to collect tests are Southampton airport or Fareham - please see link below.  You do not need to book an appointment to collect tests.

https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests

If you have any queries about the tests please call 119 (free from mobiles and landlines). Lines are open every day from 7am to 11pm.

Children of primary school age (and below) without symptoms are not being asked to take a test.

Testing is voluntary, but strongly recommended to all who are eligible. Alongside the vaccine, washing hands, wearing face coverings, and maintaining social distancing, rapid testing plays a vital role in reducing transmission rates. Getting into the habit of regular testing as part of our everyday lives will help us all to play our part and do what we can to protect each other.

Please see the link below for more information.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-households-with-children-of-school-aged-to-get-rapid-covid-19-tests-per-person-per-week

More information on use of lateral flow testing for people without symptoms:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-lateral-flow-antigen-testing-for-people-without-symptoms

Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 should book a test online or by calling 119.

Positive Covid Test Result- what to do

Please click on link below, or scan the qr code to inform us of a child,s positive Covid test result. This informs Mrs Riches, who checks her email inbox up until 10pm. We can then act swiftly to  close a bubble and let parents know their children need to isolate. 
 

If you child or family member displays Covid symptoms, your whole household needs to isolate for 10 days or until the test result is back. If positive, please fill in form above. If you find out during office hours, we will appreciate a call to let us know as well.
 

Thank you for your cooperation in limiting the virus’ transmission.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=kZvl1qS1hk6-NL-kMyWHA0VC4Ykd7JRNkjkcB05GXPdUOEZBNUtNT0dJUDU1WUc5VlAyMFdBSFNWNi4u