We can confirm that in connection to the recent school ski trip to North Italy the school has strictly followed the advice of Public Health England in regard to the health and safety of students / staff returning from the trip and the wider school. The school will continue to monitor and follow the advice of Public Health England going forward. To date, no students or staff from NSB have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

Form Tutors have gone through with students the information below, which follows the guidance issued by the government for all educational settings. Please can you go through the points with your child at home to encourage thorough and frequent hand washing to help prevent the spread of all respiratory viruses.

There are general principles anyone can follow to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:

• washing your hands often - with soap and water, or use alcohol sanitiser if handwashing facilities are not available. This is particularly important after taking public transport
• covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throwing the tissue in a bin. See Catch it, Bin it, Kill it
• pupils, students, staff and visitors should wash their hands:
  • before leaving home
  • on arrival at school
  • after using the toilet
  • at breaks and after sporting activities
  • before food preparation
  • before eating any food, including snacks
  • before leaving school
  • avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
  • avoid close contact with people who are unwell

Further guidance to the general public on the COVID-19 virus can be accessed through the  link: below: