Dorset Council is working closely with Public Health Dorset and all schools to safely manage any Coronavirus cases that occur. All schools, colleges and education settings are following Dorset Council, Department for Education and Public Health guidance. Risk assessments have been carried out and hygiene measures are in place. Plans have been prepared to make sure any incidents are dealt with promptly and safely.
Everyone can help by following the guidance. You must self-isolate and get tested if you have symptoms of Coronavirus, such as a high temperature, new continuous cough or a loss or change to sense of smell or taste. Testing is now available for students in year seven and over, staff and households with children at school or college, who do not have symptoms, read the Public Health guidance about accessing it. Primary school pupils will not take asymptomatic tests but families should book a PCR test online if they develop symptoms.
If your child is unwell and you are not sure what to do, have a look at this symptom checker.
Schools with Confirmed Coronavirus cases
Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Councils said: “We are aware that a number of schools in Dorset have received confirmed cases of COVID-19. These schools are working closely with Public Health Dorset, Dorset Council and Public Health England South West to ensure that all necessary measures are being met.
The following schools have confirmed Coronavirus a case or cases and are following the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of their pupils:
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St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Weymouth – 28th June (cases)
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Sherborne Abbey Primary School – 28 June (cases)
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Budmouth Academy, Weymouth – 27 June (cases)
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Hampreston CE (VA) First School, Wimborne – 25th June (case)
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Sturminster Newton High School – 24th June (case)
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Yewstock School – 24th (Case)
- St Michael’s Middle School, Wimborne – 23 June (cases)
- Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester – 22 June (cases)
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Ferndown Upper School – 22 June (cases)
- Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne – 22 June (cases)
- Upton Junior School – 20 June (case)
- Atlantic Academy, Portland – 16 June (case)
- The Purbeck School – 15 June (case)
- St. James’ CE First School, Gaunts Common – 10 June (case)
- The Woodroffe School, Lyme Regis – 8 June (case)
- Bovington Academy – 6 June (case)
Allenbourn has had pupils isolating due to a confirmed positive since last Thursday but not on this list?
Allenbourn Middle School has had confirmed positive cases since last Thursday so why is it still missing from this list and how many more are missing?
I can only assume you are trying to hide the information on schools that have covid cases as you keep refusing to post my comments about Allenbourn Middle School having confirmed cases which you are not putting on this list?
And still you have not put Allenbourn Middle School on here??
Why is Canford School not on this list?
They have had over 120 cases since 8 June 2021.
This led to the school closing and sending all pupils home.