Our aim is to Keep everyone safe while still providing a positive and friendly learning environment

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our face to face courses at Language Tree. ​

As a result of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, we have introduced a range of measures to ensure our school can remain both Covid-secure and still a friendly and welcoming classroom environment.

In order for these measures to be effective, it is important that all students are fully aware of all the measures and that everyone is happy to sign up to follow the rules at all times.

Please read the following information carefully:

• Before starting any course at Language Tree, all students must sign a declaration that they have been symptom-free for at least 14 days before the start of their studies with us. If, at any time during their course, a student develops symptoms, they must inform the school immediately. Please click here to go to the declaration.
• Please click here to download the Covid-secure checklist which details the procedures our teachers will be using in each class. While this is mainly for our teachers, it is really important for you to be aware of these measures to help us keep everyone safe.
• We will be working in small groups so that every student can maintain social distancing between themselves and the other students and the teacher.
• On arrival at the school, all students and staff are required to sanitise their hands using the hand gel dispenser as they come through the door. We also have two additional hand washing stations at the school with antibacterial hand wash.
• Prior to each class, the tables and surfaces will be cleaned in line with the government regulations so students can feel assured that it is a clean and safe classroom environment.
• We will be continuing to offer our free refreshments at the school. These will all be safely prepared and served by our staff following all our Covid-secure procedures. Students are also welcome to bring their own refreshments for personal consumption at their desk. Anything students bring to class must be taken home at the end of the class.
• Staff and students may choose to wear either a face mask or visor while at the school. Students can choose if they would prefer to wear a visor, a mask or neither.
• We encourage all staff and students to take up the opportunity to be vaccinated.
  
• We also encourage all staff and students to take lateral flow tests twice per week. This is now common in many workplaces. You do not need to do additional tests as part of attending Language Tree. You do not need to report your test results to us. If you have a positive lateral flow test, please do not come to class. Please follow the government advice about self-isolation and further testing.

Alongside these important adaptations we are making to the school, we feel it is really important to highlight that the school will remain an open, welcoming and positive space. 

We look forward to welcoming you on one of our courses soon.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any extra questions.

Covid-19 testing

As part of the UK government's plan to reopen the UK, lateral flow testing is now available to everyone for free. 

These tests are being used to identify asymptomatic cases of Covid-19. You should not use these tests if you have Covid-19 symptoms. In that situation, you should book a Coronavirus test with the NHS: www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

You can collect the lateral flow tests tests from most pharmacies around Cornwall. 

It is not compulsory for anyone to take these tests in order to attend our courses. It is accepted that these tests are not 100% accurate but they do provide a quick and useful way to hopefully catch non-symptomatic cases. 

Here is how we will be using lateral flow testing at Language Tree:

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Staff testing

All our staff have agreed to take regular lateral flow tests.

Student testing

We would like to encourage all our students to take lateral flow twice per week. Even if you have been vaccinated, it is recommended by the UK government to participate in this testing programme.

We know some students may already be receiving regular testing. In these circumstances, you are not expected to do any extra testing.

Reporting your results

You can report your results on the government website: www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result

When you report your result on this website, you are asked to select who you are completing the test for, please select: 'none of the above', we are not categorised as a school by the government system.

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Positive test result

We sincerely hope no-one gets a positive test result.

However, if you have a positive result from a lateral flow test, you must immediately book an official Covid-19 test with the NHS. You must stay at home and follow the government guidance to get your official test:
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www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

​Please also notify us immediately if you have a positive lateral flow test result. Please either phone or email:

Tel: 07957 497937
Email: info@languagetree.co.uk

​Then, once your have your official NHS result, please let us know the result.

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