Update - another student tests positive at Brakenhale School 

Three schools in Bracknell have confirmed cases of coronavirus as infections in England continued to grow quickly.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council said on Tuesday, September 8 that they are "aware of information circulating suggesting there has been positive cases of COVID-19 in the community."

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Letters have been sent out to parents from Edgbarrow School in Crowthorne, Garth Hill College and Brakenhale School informing them of the coronavirus cases.

The letters were seen by the Bracknell News.

Edgbarrow School has said they have been 'advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school community.'

The school said they are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with health officials.

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Garth Hill College has confirmed that a Sixth Form student has tested positive for coronavirus over the weekend.

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Three other Sixth Form students who have been in direct contact with the student have been told to self isolate for 14 days as result.

The letter said: "We are writing to inform you that a Sixth Form student tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend and, consequently, did not attend their first day of school today and is now self-isolating along with other members of their household.

"Three other sixth form students have been told that they have been in direct contact with the student that has tested positive outside of school, then they should now self-isolate for 14 days. The college has been in contact with Public Health England about this case and has acted upon all their advice.

"As you will know, arrangements are in place to ensure the safe re-opening of Garth Hill. We have updated our risk assessments and have followed government guidance to implement a range of safety measures."

Parents whose children attend Brakenhale School have also been warned after a student in Year 13 tested positive for Covid-19.

A letter seen by the Bracknell News said: "I am writing to inform you that this afternoon (September 7) I have been notified that a student in Year 13 has tested positive for Covid-19. I have spoken to all students who have been in direct contact with the student who has tested positive and they will all be isolating for 14 days."

All three schools remain open.

The council has reassured residents over the coronavirus cases.

Timothy Wheadon, Chief Executive, said: "We are aware of information circulating suggesting there has been positive cases of COVID-19 in the community.

“We would like to reassure residents that we are working with partners, including Public Health England, to investigate the situation and will take appropriate action, once all the facts are established.

“Meanwhile we would ask members of the public to remain vigilant and to please continue with good health and hygiene practices. This includes regular hand washing, social distancing, wearing a face covering in enclosed spaces and on public transport and avoiding large crowds and gatherings.

“Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms must self-isolate immediately and get tested via the NHS Test and Trace system.”