Crawley school confirms coronavirus case

Headteacher of Bewbush Academy Christine Dickens said the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed yesterday morning (September 30).

In a statement, she added: “We have followed the guidance of Public Health England. Based on their advice children who have been in close contact are now self-isolating along with the adults who came into close contact.”

The TKAT trust closely monitors all confirmed cases, according to Christine. She said: “Across the trust numbers remain low. This is an indication of the measures our schools have put in place.”

Christine confirmed the pupil who tested positive has not been in school since Friday last week and praised parents for their support.

She added: “We have had really, really great support from them. They’re brilliant.”