Department of Education LFD information webinars and guidance documents
The government has introduced new arrangements for LFD testing in education settings as they open to all pupils and students from 8 March 2021.
Resource | Intended audience |
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Rapid testing webinar 24 February 2021 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Secondary schools and colleges |
Return to schools webinar 4 March 2:30pm - 3:45pm | Primary, secondary, and special schools, and alternative provision |
The rapid testing programme and the move to testing at home webinar 5 March from 12:00pm - 1:45pm |
Secondary schools and colleges |
Document portal for Primary Schools and Nurseries | Primary schools and nurseries |
Document portal for Secondary Schools and Colleges | Secondary schools and colleges |
*The webinars may be accessed after the events using the link.
- Information on the Disposal of waste from Lateral Flow Testing at home
- How to do a COVID-19 self test
DfE Helpline
- Schools and colleges in England can raise questions, concerns, or report issues, via the DfE coronavirus helpline: 0800 046 8687.
- Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
- Settings can also use this contact form to report issues relating to delivery and supply of testing kits.