Schools and trusts should work closely with parents and carers (future references to parents should be read as including carers), staff and unions when agreeing the best approaches for their circumstances. Overview To prepare for this: review and where necessary, update your risk assessment make sure you are following the system of controls to minimise the risk of infection, including planning for asymptomatic testing have a contingency plan in place for outbreaks in your school or changes in restrictions communicate any changes in your processes to parents Much of the content in this guidance will be familiar to you, as it replicates what was in place for the autumn term. We have made specific changes to the information on: