Hucknall schools remain open after confirmed Covid-19 cases

Leen Mills Primary School in Leen Mills Lane and The Holgate Academy have both had a case of coronavirus.

Russell Tew, headteacher at Leen Mills Primary School, said: “We have now had a confirmed case and have sent a bubble home, in line with government guidance.

"Parents and carers have been informed, and we will ensure that our students can access education remotely while they are away from the school.

"We will continue to work with Public Health England and Nottinghamshire County Council to keep our children and families safe.

"We will of course strictly follow all the guidelines to help stop the virus spreading.”

A spokesman from The Holgate Academy said: “We have a second confirmed case of Covid-19 within The Holgate Academy and we are working closely with Public Health England in line with our protocols.

"The small number of students who have been in direct contact with the confirmed case have received an individual letter and will be self-isolating at home for 14 days, as advised by Public Health England.

"The academy remains open and all other pupils should continue to attend if they remain well.”

Jonathan Gribbin, director of Public Health at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “If your child develops Covid-19 symptoms, keep them home from school and get a test.

"Let your school know the test results as soon as you get them.

“Everyone in the household should stay at home while a person with symptoms is tested, and afterwards, in line with NHS self-isolation guidance, if the test result is positive.

“From time to time over the coming months, a headteacher may need to send home a group of pupils if there has been confirmation of a case of Covid-19.

"By isolating for 14 days in accordance with the guidance, the pupils will be helping to prevent the spread of the virus.

“The school will let you know if there is a confirmed case of Covid-19 and your child needs to be isolated.”

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