More pupils affected at Skegness Academy due to Covid-19

This comes as some Year 8 students were told to isolate just days earlier.

Years 8 and 11 will have lessons via Teams, whilst Year 7’s will be posted work.

In a letter sent to Year 8’s recently, Principal Todd Johnson wrote: "I am writing to you because we have been informed by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the Academy.

"Using our robust contact tracing processes, we have identified that your child may have been in close contact with the affected person and, in keeping with the latest national guidance and Public Health England advice, must now stay home and self-isolate, as a precautionary measure for 14 days.

‘To ensure as minimal disruption to learning as possible, your child’s lessons will be streamed live over Teams.

‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your anticipated patience and understanding. I am sure you will appreciate that we have to follow certain safety and precautionary measures to keep all pupils safe during this time.’

According to Lincolnshire County Council, Woodlands Academy, Spilsby, is closed due to Covid-19 cases and there are also confirmed cases at Hogsthorpe Primary School and Great Steeping Primary School, Spilsby, which remain open.

However, overall the area remains at medium risk.

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announced a new three-tier system for coronavirus rules in England. East Lindsey is medium, the lowest tier, which includes the rule of six and 10pm closing for pubs