DfE Update: Delivery of test kits for Primary Schools
FAO: Primary Schools
There has been a change to the previously communicated guidance on test kit ordering and deliveries over the summer holiday period.
We previously advised that there would be no change to the ordering process. However, as staff do not need to test over the summer holiday if your school is closed, we are seeking to minimise the need for schools to take deliveries during this time.
Any orders placed by primary schools after Tuesday 13 July will now be delivered at the start of the autumn term, in line with your autumn term opening date.
If you specified when placing an order that your school will be open to receive a delivery during the summer holidays, then we will endeavour to fulfil the order during the summer.
If you need a more urgent delivery for use during the summer holiday period, please contact the DfE COVID-19 Helpline on 0800 046 8687 or use the contact us form.
The ‘how to guide’ for summer testing and autumn preparation for primary schools will be updated to reflect this change.
