Entire year group sent home after pupil tests positive for Covid-19 at West Sussex school

By Joe Stack
Published 29th Sep 2020, 15:41 BST
Updated 29th Sep 2020, 15:58 BST
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An entire year group at a West Sussex School have been told to self-isolate after one of their peers tested positive for Covid-19.

Felpham Community College in Felpham, Bognor Regis, was notified that a student had tested positive for the virus on Thursday (September 24) and asked the students to self-isolate to minimise risk to the rest of the school.

Headteacher Mark Anstiss said it is a 'significant step to take' but, after speaking with the relevant authorities, decided it was the best course of action.

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Mr Anstiss said: "On Thursday September 24 we were informed of a positive Covid-19 case with a year nine student in school. We immediately followed the government protocols and contacted the DfE for further guidance.