Guidance

Asymptomatic testing: early years staff in different settings

How staff in early years settings can access regular rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing.

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This guidance has now been updated and included as part of Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Applies to England

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This guidance explains the options for:

  • staff in school based nurseries and maintained nursery schools
  • staff in private, voluntary and independent nurseries (PVIs)
  • childminders

The asymptomatic testing programme does not replace the current testing policy for those with symptoms. Anyone with symptoms should self-isolate immediately and follow government guidance on symptomatic testing.

Published 24 March 2021
Last updated 28 April 2021 + show all updates
  1. Rapid asymptomatic testing in early years settings guidance updated to reflect that asymptomatic testing is now available to everyone in England. We have also clarified where staff, parents or carers may be eligible for Test and Trace support payments.

  2. First published.