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

We are looking forward to welcoming you back 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. Students must confirm that they have not been in contact with anyone with symptoms within 14 days. 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 school will be thoroughly 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.
• Students must 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 both. However, some form of effective face covering must be worn at all times while you are at the school.  
• Where possible, all course payments will be taken as card payments at the school or payments can be made online on this website or by BACS bank transfer - all details will be given on your booking confirmation.

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 are making these important changes in line with government advice in order to help everyone feel safe. 

We do not want people to feel worried about joining our courses.

In order for this to work, all our students need to closely follow these rules and the wider rules in society.

​This will help to keep the rate of infection down and for everyone to feel relaxed about taking part in normal activities like this. 

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 a wide variety of places around Cornwall. In Truro, you can collect your test kits from the testing centre near Waitrose (after 1.30pm) or from the pharmacy in Tescos Truro. Each test kit contains 7 tests and there is an easy system to record your tests results online.

It is not compulsory for anyone to take these tests. 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. We have found these tests are not as invasive as the official NHS tests. It takes a few minutes to complete the test and it will give you a result within 30 minutes.

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.

Depending how often they are teaching, staff will take their tests once or twice each week.

Student testing

We would like to encourage all our students to take lateral flow tests before coming to class. 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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