Parents are advised to arrange tests for children directly through the NHS at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/ask-for-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/. Testing is now available in England for children of any age. However, for children aged 11 and under the parent is required to administer the swab test for their child, whether using a home test kit or attending a drive-through regional test site. Instructions on how to do this will be provided.