Introduction
This consent form is for participation in tests designed to
detect asymptomatic coronavirus cases. Anyone experiencing symptoms should
follow government guidelines to self-isolate, even if they have had a recent negative lateral flow test.
Consent relates to the following groups of students/pupils
and staff as follows:
- For pupils and students younger than 16 years - this form must be completed by the parent or legal guardian. Please complete one consent form for each child you wish to participate in testing.
- Pupils and students over 16 who are able to provide informed consent - can complete this form themselves, having discussed participation with their parent / guardian if under 18.
- For any pupil or student who does not have the capacity to provide informed consent
- This form must be completed by the parent or legal guardian. Please complete one consent form for each child you wish to participate in testing.
- Staff will complete this form themselves.
Terms of consent
1. I
have had the opportunity to consider the information provided by Kensington
Park School about the testing, ask questions and have had these answered
satisfactorily, based on the information presented in the letter dated [26.2.2021]
and the attached Privacy Notice.
2. In
the case of under 16s, I have discussed the testing with my child and my child
is happy to participate. If on the day of testing they do not wish to take
part, then they will not be made to do so and consent can be withdrawn at any
time ahead of the test.
3. I
consent to having / my child having a nose and throat swab for lateral flow
tests. I / my child will self-swab if I / my child is able to otherwise I
understand that assistance is available.
4. I
understand that there may be multiple tests required and this consent covers
all tests for the below named person. If, on the day of testing I / they do not
wish to take part, then I understand I /they will not be made to do so and that
consent can be withdrawn at any time ahead of the test.
5. I
consent that my / my child’s sample(s) will be tested for the presence of
COVID-19.
6. I
understand that if my /my child’s result(s) are negative on the lateral flow
test I will not be contacted by the school/college except where I am / they are
a close contact of a confirmed positive case.
7. If
the lateral flow test indicates the presence of COVID-19, I commit to ensuring
that I / my child is removed from school premises as promptly as possible,
bearing in mind I / they may have some anxiety following a positive test
result.
8. I
understand that I / they will need to self-isolate following a positive lateral
flow test result.
9. I
agree that if my / my child’s test results are confirmed to be positive from
this lateral flow test, I will report this to the school / college and I
understand that I/ my child will be required to self-isolate following public
health advice.
10. I
understand that if a close contact of my child tests positive that my child
will self-isolate for 10 days in line with Government guidance.