Students in Nuneaton urged to keep getting tested during the half-term

Students can either use home test kits provided by their school or college, or collect them from testing centres.

Warwickshire County Council is urging all school and college students to keep up twice weekly testing for COVID-19 to reduce the risks of disruption to end-of-year exams and to finish the academic year safely.

It's recommended that tests are done three to four days apart.

You can find where to pick-up a kit in Nuneaton here.

Results must be recorded regardless of the result and positive cases must be confirmed by the more-accurate PCR tests.

Dr Shade Agboola, Director for Public Health Warwickshire, said:

“I am sure many students are really looking forward to the end of their exams and onward to the end of term. However, we need to make sure we get there safely by continuing to get regularly tested for COVID-19 and following the guidance - social distancing, washing your hands, wearing a face covering, and letting in plenty of fresh air when indoors.

“COVID-19 is still here and is likely to be with us for some time. By getting regularly tested, we are able to control the spread of the virus and minimise its disturbance to our lives and the futures of our young people. It is only by working together that we can keep everyone safe, reduce the potential impact of coronavirus on exam results, and continue on the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown.”

Since re-opening on the 8th March 2021, Warwickshire’s state-funded schools have seen a strong attendance rate over the past few months with average attendance reaching nearly 92%. Warwickshire’s primary school pupil attendance has similarly achieved an average attendance rate of 94%, with all schools determined to ensure safe environments for their pupils in order to achieve both increased student confidence and continued high attendance levels.

If students have to miss exams at the end of the academic year due to COVID-19, schools will be following the national guidance provided and use evidence from across the duration of a student’s course to determine their grade rather than rely on a single assessment.