Might be of interest - we've been LFT testing kids all week, and staff have been home testing twice a week. Had about a 95+% consent rate from parents. Most of those who have refused testing have also refused to send kids to school previously due to concerns, or have told us their children are exempt from wearing masks. Make of that what you will.
So far we've tested all 1900 kids once, and 600 have had their second test today. We will continue with second and third tests through the next four school days and then I think the kids swtich to home testing twice a week. Staff (350ish) have had at least three tests now - one in school, and two at home. We will continue with twice weekly home testing for the forseeable future.
We have only had one positive LFT so far,which resulted in self isolation for them, the five kids sat around them in the testing station, and their sibling. The next day, one of their household had a positive PCR case which gives us a bit of confidence in the accuracy of the LFT test.
It's a bit of a pain, and wipes out two years groups a day from 8 to 10.30am each day. Takes a large number of staff to supervise and test 600 kids too, but if it stops a massive spike in cases/infections it will be worth it.
Last edited by TBM; 11/03/21 09:34 PM.
