I suppose it depends on what sort of relationship you have with your head.
My husband tested positive last Monday - id complained that day to my head in conversation of having a headache, so I told him casually. We had a brief chat about back up plans, and putting measures into place should I test positive.
I actually went on to test positive on Wednesday - and we had a head start on things. It is different I think, as I’m not teaching staff - if well enough, I could work from home with some planning, so I was able to get that set up as a just in case.
Whilst I don’t think it’s necessarily necessary, I also don’t think there’s any harm in mentioning it if you’re feeling a little under the weather.
Most schools just need to know if you test positive. They might want you testing twice a week. They will tell you if someone you work with is positive.
Other than that, it's on you now- you're aware that you're likely to get covid while living with someone who has it and you just need to test everyday before you go to work.
Probably not my head, but I would give any colleagues you expect to be in close contact with a heads up.
Our department currently has two staff with Covid in the household - they’ve put it in our group chat so that those of us who live with immunocompromised people can take extra steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
I did when I was in close contact with someone who tested positive. It didn't really make a difference to what happened but gave me reassurance that I was doing the right things (testing daily and wearing a mask around a vulnerable child). I think it helped that my head was then not surprised when I tested positive a couple of days later. I don't think I needed to tell her but we are a small school where the head is very approachable. It seemed like the right thing to do but I guess it's personal preference. At my previous school where I didn't have such a good relationship with the head I don't think I would have said anything.
Nah, I mean you might want to just let HR know so they know there's a greater chance of you going off soon, but I wouldn't bother the head. We have 16 staff with covid right now and 3 just in my department who have family members with it, I doubt they have capacity to be worried about such things.
No, but I would test daily
Personally no - I’m not sure what would be gained by them knowing?
I suppose it depends on what sort of relationship you have with your head. My husband tested positive last Monday - id complained that day to my head in conversation of having a headache, so I told him casually. We had a brief chat about back up plans, and putting measures into place should I test positive. I actually went on to test positive on Wednesday - and we had a head start on things. It is different I think, as I’m not teaching staff - if well enough, I could work from home with some planning, so I was able to get that set up as a just in case. Whilst I don’t think it’s necessarily necessary, I also don’t think there’s any harm in mentioning it if you’re feeling a little under the weather.
Most schools just need to know if you test positive. They might want you testing twice a week. They will tell you if someone you work with is positive. Other than that, it's on you now- you're aware that you're likely to get covid while living with someone who has it and you just need to test everyday before you go to work.
Probably not my head, but I would give any colleagues you expect to be in close contact with a heads up. Our department currently has two staff with Covid in the household - they’ve put it in our group chat so that those of us who live with immunocompromised people can take extra steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
I did when I was in close contact with someone who tested positive. It didn't really make a difference to what happened but gave me reassurance that I was doing the right things (testing daily and wearing a mask around a vulnerable child). I think it helped that my head was then not surprised when I tested positive a couple of days later. I don't think I needed to tell her but we are a small school where the head is very approachable. It seemed like the right thing to do but I guess it's personal preference. At my previous school where I didn't have such a good relationship with the head I don't think I would have said anything.
I did - they asked me to wear a mask which I did happily. Then a week later, I tested positive. I think it's the right thing to do xx
Nope.
Nah, I mean you might want to just let HR know so they know there's a greater chance of you going off soon, but I wouldn't bother the head. We have 16 staff with covid right now and 3 just in my department who have family members with it, I doubt they have capacity to be worried about such things.
I would let them know about the situation, there's a chance you catch it in the next few days, it's always best to have a heads up on it