Three year groups at Lancaster primary school asked to self-isolate after positive coronavirus cases

Parents of youngsters in three of the year groups at Bowerham Primary School have been asked to keep their children at home after positive cases of Covid-19.
By Gayle Rouncivell
Published 11th Jan 2021, 09:38 BST
Updated 11th Jan 2021, 10:02 BST
Bowerham Primary School. Photo: Google Street ViewBowerham Primary School. Photo: Google Street View
Bowerham Primary School. Photo: Google Street View

Reception and Year 5 children have been told to stay home until January 19, while those in Year 6 must remain home until January 20.

Parents were contacted over the weekend following confirmation of positive cases of Covid-19 in the school community.

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Vulnerable children and children of key workers in those year groups who have been in school since January 5 have been identified as a 'close contact' of those with the virus.

In a message to parents and guardians on Sunday, headteacher Jo Banks said: "As you may all be aware we have had a number of positive cases in school that have affected a significant number of year groups.

"This obviously means we have high staff illness and therefore may struggle to be responsive on the remote learning on a day to day basis.

"Please bear with us in these challenging times. We will keep the children updated through Showbie. Thank you for your understanding, stay safe everyone."

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