Coronavirus Leeds: Whole year group sent home at Abbey Grange Academy due to Covid-19 cases and staff shortage

Year 9 pupils at Abbey Grange Academy, West Park, are expected to study at home until Friday October 9.

Abbey Grange principal Jon Norden said the decision had been made due to an increase in Covid-19 cases amongst staff and pupils, including three pupils in year 9.

There is also a shortage of staff across the school due to confirmed or suspected cases of coronavirus.

In the letter to year 9 parents, Mr Norden said: "Regrettably I have taken the decision to close the school to Year 9 students for the rest of the week and the following week.

"This is due to an increase in confirmed Covid-19 cases amongst staff and students, including three students in Year 9.

"I can assure you that this has not been an easy decision to make.

"If the need to ask a year group to remain at home due to staffing shortages continues after this week, other year groups will be prioritised.

"However, if there are further Year 9 cases, your year group will be affected further.

"I know that this news will present students and families with a significant challenge and we will support you as best we can through these extraordinary times."

Year 9 students will be expected to study at home and information has been sent out to parents on how to receive daily worksheets.

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