The latest Sheffield primary and secondary schools with confirmed Covid-19 cases

Among those is Hinde House Academy in Firth Park, where four cases were recently announced.

Heritage Park special school in Norfolk Park has announced that a staff member has tested positive and Malin Bridge Primary School, Malin Bridge, has announced two cases.

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Cases have also been confirmed at High Storrs School, Ecclesall; Carfield Primary School, Meersbrook; Nether Edge Primary and Nursery School, Nether Edge; Ecclesall Primary School, Ecclesall; Birley Academy, Birley; Yewlands Academy, Parson Cross and Birley Spa Primary Academy, Hackenthorpe.

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There have been dozens of confirmed cases across the city but Sheffield City Council has not yet disclosed the exact number or listed all the affected schools.

Andrew Jones, Director of Education at Sheffield City Council said: “All our schools are currently open, however some children, young people, and staff have been sent home to isolate.

“Where there is an incidence of Covid-19 the school will continue to carry out appropriate health and safety measures with support from our Public Health team at Sheffield City Council to work out the best course of action.

“Every school and case is different and so advice and guidance to schools is provided on an individual basis. This depends on how many contacts that a person with Covid-19 has as well as the duration of contact.

“Schools are experiencing issues with the current shortage of testing appointments available but we are working with them closely to help children and staff access these.

"Throughout we have been taking advice from Public Health England on how we can best support the school and staff to allow children to continue to attend safely."

“As a reminder, we urge people to book a test if they have symptoms of Covid-19 which are; a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.

“If you have symptoms you must self-isolate at home and only leave your home to get a test.

“To book call 119 or follow the testing information on the NHS website to arrange a test.”

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