07th June 2021

REF:210607PDI/THI

Dear Parent/Carer

RE: Covid-19 Delta Variant

I have been made aware by the local authority that cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 have been detected in . The information I have been asked to pass on is as follows:

“NHS Test and Trace and PHE have identified the need to implement a programme of enhanced testing in some parts of the District where there has been a rising number of confirmed cases of the Delta variant. Enhanced testing will take place in the following areas:

• • • Heaton • Manningham • Clayton and Fairweather Green • • • • Royds

Next week’s door-to-door testing will be taking place in these areas:

Monday 7 June 2021 Bowling and , Bradford Moor,

Tuesday 8 June 2021 Little Horton, Great Horton, Royds

Wednesday 9 June 2021 Heaton, Thorton and Allerton, Toller

Thursday 10 June 2021 City

Friday 11 June 2021 Rural

Saturday 12 June 2021 , Little Horton, Bradford Moor

Sunday 13 June 2021 Bradford Moor, Great Horton

Pop-up sites, where people can just turn up to get a PCR test without an appointment, will be at:

Monday - Asda Tuesday - Tesco Queensbury Wednesday - Asda Shipley Thursday - Tesco Great Horton Road Friday - Tesco Canal Road In these areas there will also be encouragement to take up the offer of a vaccination. There is an encouragement to everyone who lives, works or studies in these areas to get a PCR test whether or not they have symptoms of Covid19 – even if they have been vaccinated. “Obviously, you may have staff or students who live in these areas and work in your school not in these areas and vice versa. Everyone in the household is encouraged to take a home PCR test.”

In terms of our protocols in school we continue to maintain our infection control procedures including staff wearing face coverings in communal spaces and we would encourage learners to do the same. Please do not send learners to school if they have any of the symptoms of Covid-19 and be aware of the pop up testing sites that can be accessed without an appointment.

Yours Faithfully

Tehmina Hashmi Executive Principal