Staff member tests positive for Covid-19 at Wakefield primary school

St Michael's CE Academy confirmed the school would remain open, and no children would be required to self-isolate.

In a letter to parents, headteacher Faz Islam said: "We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England.

"This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide some advice going ahead. The confirmed case relates to a member of staff within the school who has not been at work or in the proximity of children that they work with for over 5 days.

"This means that we can safely continue to offer education to all the children included in the bubble."

Public Health England guidance states that any child who develops symptoms of Covid-19 should stay home from school for at least 10 days from the start of their symptoms.

All other household members who remain well must stay home and not leave the house for 14 days.

It comes just days after confirmed cases at Flanshaw Junior School and Ossett South Parade Primary School.