The States have announced a further relaxation of certain covid measures when schools return after the Easter holidays, but mask wearing in classrooms, communal areas, and on school transport will initially remain in place for all.
Education also provided guidance for the upcoming GCSE, A-Level and IB examinations: students will not be required to test prior to each exam, but they should continue to have access to LFTs in case they become symptomatic.
Any student who has symptoms but feels well enough to take an exam should take an LFT. If negative they can sit their exam but are asked to please notify a relevant teacher. Those testing positive will not be allowed to attend exams, and support will be available to arrange an alternative.
All students and staff will also be asked to take an LFT the day before they return to schools, and another on the day of return.
Routine surveillance testing will stop across all settings, but the States are still encouraging LFT use if anyone in education becomes symptomatic or if they are the household contact of a positive case.
Non-household contacts do not need to test unless symptomatic which aligns with the wider community guidance currently in place.
Pictured: Exams will take place in schools this summer, but students with covid will not be permitted to attend.
The full list of measures in place after Easter include:
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