A group of young children and staff have been forced to isolate after a Reception pupil contracted coronavirus.

The case was confirmed at Sutton-at-Hone Church of England Primary in Church Road, Dartford.

Head teacher Karen Trowell said all members of the child's "bubble" - which included eight pupils and two members of staff - have had to self isolate following guidance from Public Health England.

She said: "I can confirm that a member of our school community has recently tested positive for Covid-19.

"We have consulted with, and followed the guidance from, Public Health England and as a result we have instructed all members of the ‘bubble’ to self-isolate.

"Public Health England have endorsed and commended our actions.

"The rest of the school remains open for Foundation Stage, Year 1, Year 6 and children of key workers."

It is not known whether or not the child contracted the virus at the school, which usually has just under 400 pupils.

St Francis Catholic Primary School in Maidstone also confirmed yesterday one of their pupils had contracted the virus.

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