reached 211. But with councils not issuing the information to us - with the exception of Wigan - we are largely reliant on parents keeping us informed, so the true figure is expected to be much higher.
Suzanne Cassidy, headteacher at Spotland Primary, said: “We have had a positive case from a member of our support staff so we have worked closely with public health and, to limit any potential spread as quickly as possible, we have advised that children who had school dinners on Wednesday should isolate. "I know how frustrating this is for our families, but I know they will understand the action we have taken."Classes will continue with our online home learning portal, we are sorting out free food parcels for those children who are entitled,.
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