Another Sheffield school confirms positive Covid-19 case and sends children home

In a letter sent to parents and carers, Notre Dame High School said a ‘small number of children who have been in direct prolonged contact with the confirmed case’ have to self isolate at home for 14 days.

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It says the school remains open and all other children should still attend if they feel well.

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But the school does stress that if any children do develop Covid-19 symptoms they should stay at home for at least 10 days from when their symptoms appeared.

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The letter says: “We know that you may find this concerning but be assured that we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England.”

Dozens of schools in South Yorkshire now have children, teachers and school staff self-isolating.

Some have multiple Covid cases, including King Ecgbert School in Dore, which has four and King Edward VII School, which has three.

A number of schools in Sheffield have announced confirmed Covid-19 cases, including Abbeyfield Primary School, Pitsmoor; King Edward VII School, Broomhill; Birkdale School, Broomhill; Chaucer School, Parson Cross; Hillsborough Primary School, Hillsborough; Lowfield Primary School; Meersbrook Bank Primary School, Meersbrook; King Ecgbert School, Dore; Sheffield Springs Academy, Arbourthorne; Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School, Shirecliffe; Parkwood E-ACT Academy, Shirecliffe; Lowfield School, Lowfield; Birley Academy, Birley; Birley Spa Primary Academy, Hackenthorpe; Outwood Academy City, Stradbroke; Tapton School, Tapton; Aston Academy, Aston.

There are also cases in Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster.

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