Junior school is closed to year group after member of staff receives positive Covid-19 test; it remains open for other year groups

The school in West Road emailed parents and carers yesterday to say that school is closed to Year 4 children and staff today, after a member of the Year 4 staffing team received a positive test result.

It said that school is still open for other year groups.

The email added: "We will be doing our very best to bring you updates and trying to resolve the situation as soon as we receive further advice."

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