As our children, young people and teaching staff return to schools and colleges after the summer break, I wanted to let you know what the current Covid-19 picture is in Hull. Our most recent 7 day rate of infections (as at 08/09/20) was 4.2 per 100,000 people, which is about 11 new cases in a week. This is much lower than the rate across England and the region. It means that we are in a really good position as we return to school and college.

However, numbers are starting to rise again across the country and so we need to continue being careful to keep our numbers low. Please take care of each other by continuing to wash your hands often and to follow your school’s Covid guidelines. Take note of the symptoms of Covid-19, and take action by staying at home if you or your family have symptoms and seeking a test for the person with symptoms.

We’re confident we have really good systems in place locally with schools to respond quickly and effectively to any cases or issues that arise.

I will update you regularly on our local situation and I wish you a happy and healthy autumn term.