SCHOOLS have been back for a week as part of the first easing of coronavirus restrictions. Prime minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown started on March 8 with the return of pupils to schools and ends on June 21 at the earliest when all restrictions will be lifted. But what has changed in the week since pupils returned?
CASES In the 24 hours leading up to 4pm on March 8, 35 new cases were confirmed across Dorset. The BCP Council recorded 19 cases while the Dorset Council area recorded 16. The following day, 39 cases were recorded across the county, and March 10 saw 32 new cases in Dorset.
A POOLE school has moved to reassure parents that students are on track after report cards with incorrect data were sent out. Report cards were sent out to parents of pupils at Magna Academy, with many of the subjects showing progress was “below expected” for pupils. The incorrect cards were sent to pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 with parents saying the error had been “very distressing”. However, principal at Magna Academy, Natasha Ullah said it was a technical error from an external company and new report cards would be issued. Ms Ullah said: “Earlier this week it was brought to our attention that report cards sent out on March 10 for Magna Academy students in years 7, 8 and 9 contained incorrect data in the ‘progress’ column.