A school has been closed after a child tested positive for coronavirus.
Skerne Park Academy in Darlington has confirmed a pupil and their parents have also tested positive for the virus.
The family has been accessing the school’s key workers provision, which has been providing support to around 40 children during the lockdown.
The school has now been closed until further notice to allow for the necessary period of isolation.
A spokesman for the school said: "We can confirm that a child who has been accessing school provision at Skerne Park Academy has tested positive for coronavirus today. The child’s parents have also tested positive."
Headteacher Kate Chisholm said all parents have been informed and the school is following guidelines issued by Public Health England.
She added: “We would like to reassure everyone that every possible step is being taken to ensure the safety of our pupils and staff, and we wish the family a speedy recovery.”
It comes as schools across England prepare for the phased reopening of schools on June 1.
But, council's across the North East have said schools will only reopen when headteachers feel it is safe to do so.
Parents have been told they will not face a penalty if they choose not to send their children back to school.
