Denbighshire County Council says it continues to monitor and support schools as Covid-19 cases rise.
Case rates are
monitored closely across the county and in individual school settings and where
cases are identified, close contacts are encouraged to seek a PCR test to
identify potential transmission.
Secondary
school pupils and staff not displaying symptoms are encouraged to take twice
weekly LFD tests to help identify and isolate asymptomatic cases.
All those
contacted by Test, Trace, Protect (TTP) are asked to work with the teams and
follow the guidance given.
Years 10 and
11 at St Brigid’s School, Denbigh, have switched to online learning for two
weeks from Monday, September 27, due to a number of cases at the school.
The school
took the decision following a Risk Assessment and it was based on a Health and
Safety assessment.
Cllr Huw
Hilditch-Roberts, Denbighshire County Council’s Lead Member for Education,
Children's Services and Public Engagement, said: “The revised arrangements for
isolation following a positive case has successfully reduced the number of
pupils missing out on face to face education.
“However, the
current increase in case rates nationwide is impacting staffing levels and the
ability for our schools to maintain face to face provision.
“This means
decisions may need to be made to close classes or year groups due to the
numbers of teachers in isolation.
“We will
continue to monitor the situation and will take action to help keep schools
safe when required.
“On behalf of
the council, I would like to thank our school staff and parents for supporting
pupils and ensuring they remain safe.
“I would also
like to thank parents and carers for their understanding at this time.”
The council says parents are encouraged to be vigilant for any symptoms and if you are in any doubt, order a PCR test for your child at https://gov.wales/get-tested-coronavirus-covid-19 or by calling 119.
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