RYDE School has told its Year 8 students to stay home today (Thursday) following a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the year group.

The private school has written to the parents of Year 8 students to tell them to keep their children at home

At this time, all other year groups are expected to be in school, as the school says it operates clear social distancing and bubble arrangements to prevent one year group from coming into contact with another.

The school says it will be working with health authorities to ensure all potentially affected members of the school community are identified and receive the correct advice.

Head master, Mark Waldron, said: "We are closely monitoring the situation.

"We believe this is an isolated incident and we have all the measures in place to contain the outbreak.

"We will continue to implement daily temperature and symptom checks and all staff, pupils and parents will be asked to remain vigilant to ensure the safe running of our school as we prepare for half term.”