Castleton Primary School in Leeds confirms positive coronavirus case

The parents of Year Four pupils at Castleton Primary School in Wortley were sent a letter on Friday, September 11 confirming that someone had tested positive for Covid-19.

Pupils who had "direct prolonged contact" with the person are being asked to stay at home and self-isolate for 14 days.

Families are urged to self-isolate as well, even if they are showing no symptoms.

Those self-isolating can return to school on Monday, September 24.

The rest of the school remains open.

Co-headteachers Mr Alistair Darnell and Mrs Andrea Riley said in the letter: "Dear Parents, we have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the school.

"We know that you may find this concerning but 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 advice on how to support your child.

"Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.

"The small number of children who have been in direct prolonged contact with the confirmed case will have received an individual letter and will be staying at home until Monday, September 2020.

"The school remains open and your child should continue to attend if they remain well.

They added: "If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, they must not come to school and should remain at home for at least 10 days from the date when their symptoms appeared.

"Anyone with symptoms will be eligible for testing.

"All other household members who remain well, must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days. This includes anyone in your ‘Support Bubble’."

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