Wigan, said the decision to close was 'a last resort'. It's not known how many positive Covid cases there have been at the Shevington school, but the year groups have each been given a different date to start back - beginning with Year 1 and 2 on October 13 and ending with Year 6, who are off until October 21.In a letter to parents, headteacher Clare Orrell said: "Based on the limited number of staff we currently have available, we regret to advise you we have taken the difficult decision to close the school until Tuesday, October 13."This is a last resort and has been done for the protection, health and safety of both our staff and pupils."Mrs Orrell goes on to remind parents of the need to isolate if a child, or someone in their.
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