Self-isolation guide for school children
Find out what to do if your child has been told to self-isolate by their school or college.
What's on this page:
Stay at home
Your child must not:
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Go to school -
Meet friends indoors -
Meet friends outdoors -
Visit the shops -
Go to parks -
Visit public places -
Use public transport -
Use taxis
Other members of the household
Other members of the household do not need to self-isolate unless your child or anyone else starts to display symptoms.
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No symptoms in household?Only schoolchild must isolate.
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Symptoms in household?Everyone must isolate.
Exercise
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They must not go out for walks, even with a mask on.
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Your child can exercise at home or in your garden.
Visitors
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You cannot have any family, friends or visitors round to your home. -
Your child must not meet with neighbours over the fence.
Main symptoms of COVID-19
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New, continuous coughThis means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if they usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
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High temperatureThis means they may feel hot to touch on their chest or back (you do not need to take their temperature with a thermometer).
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Loss or change to their sense of smell or tasteThis means they may tell you that they cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different.