Covid 19 measures taken at Matravers after pupil tests positive

Matravers School is taking precautionary measures after a pupil tested positive for Covid-19. 

The pupil is in Year 11, and while all preventative and proper bubble measures have been followed, the school has also agreed to take additional steps with advice from Wiltshire Council’s public health team and ask a total of 11 pupils to self-isolate for 10 days.

The school has already arranged for those pupils to continue their learning at home during this time.

The school has been working closely with Wiltshire Council to ensure high standards of hygiene and social distancing are maintained and all the necessary measures are in place. The self-isolation of the pupils is very precautionary to minimise any risk to others.

Dr Simon Riding, headteacher at Matravers School said, “We have been very fortunate since the full re-opening of the school in September, to only now experience this. This is clearly testament to the hard work and support we have felt from the entire Matravers family. The safety of our school community is very important to us. We have written to all parents and are grateful for their understanding and continued support at this time. We look forward to welcoming all our pupils back after the Christmas break.”

Kate Blackburn, director of public health for Wiltshire said,“This precautionary action is very important so we can keep the risk of any transmission within the school community as low as possible. We will continue to support the school so their high standard of Covid-19 measures are maintained.

“It is a legal requirement that anyone asked to self-isolate should follow the government information on this and stay at home. If they don’t have symptoms, they do not need to get a test. However, if a member of their household has symptoms and takes a test then they should self-isolate.

“We ask that people regularly wash hands, maintain social distancing and wear face coverings where appropriate – this is the best way to keep you and everyone safe as much as possible.”