Hucknall primary school to remain open after confirmed coronavirus case

A Hucknall primary school is remaining open despite a confirmed case of coronavirus.
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Holgate Primary School in Hucknall have sent home a bubble of 29 students to isolate the incident.

Nicola Davies, executive headteacher at Holgate Primary School, said: “Everyone at the school has worked extremely hard to prepare for the new school term.

“We have strictly followed all national government public health guidance, and continue to do so with appropriate measures and rigorous cleaning procedures in place.

There has been a confirmed coronavirus case at Holgate Primary SchoolThere has been a confirmed coronavirus case at Holgate Primary School
There has been a confirmed coronavirus case at Holgate Primary School

“We have had a confirmed case, and have subsequently sent a bubble of 29 children home, in line with government guidelines.

"We are working with Public Health England to ensure everyone is kept as safe as possible.

"The students affected are continuing to access education remotely during this time. The safety of our children and their families is my highest priority.

"We’ll continue to do all we can to prevent the spread of the virus, including asking students to isolate when required.”

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. Schools will provide learning for children that need to stay at home.

“If you have children at different schools or in different bubbles, and one of your children is in a group which has been sent home to isolate, there is no need for other household members to stay at home, unless your child develops symptoms.”

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