Practitioner COVID-19 Testing Hub
Welcome to our testing hub and thank you for agreeing to take part in regular testing to help reduce transmission of the virus within our nursery community.
Below you can find all the information you need to complete and report your test.
There are 4 Simple Steps:
- Watch the NHS Step-by-Step Guidance Video
- Preform your Lateral Flow Test
- Report the result to NHS Test & Trace
- Report the result to the Nursery
COVID-19 Lateral Flow Testing – Step by Step Video
To assist you with the self-administered test the NHS have prepared a really helpful video to show you exactly how to complete each stage.
Prior to performing your home test we highly recommend you taking the time to watch all of the video below.
Step by Step PDF
To assist you with the self-administered test the NHS have prepared a really helpful PDF to show you exactly how to complete each stage. When you collected your test kit from the nursery this should have been given to you.
During your test we recommend you have this to hand.
Report your test result
The final stages once you’ve completed your test is to report it to both the NHS and your Nursery Manager.
This allows us to quickly respond to any positive tests and take the necessary actions.
It’s important you report both positive and negative results!
When logging test results online you should select the second option (‘A school, college or other education provider’) when filling in the ‘Who was the test for?’
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re sure you’ve got lots of questions surrounding the Lateral Flow Testing.
In addition to all the information above the Department for Education have created a frequently asked questions document.
Click the link to view the PDF