St Leonards Academy confirmed the news to parents in a letter on Wednesday (November 25). Hannah Carter, interim principal, said a small number of children who were in close contact with the individual who tested positive for Covid-19 have received a letter informing them that they must stay home for 14 days. The school remains open for all other students. St Leonards Academy had previously reported a Covid-19 case on Friday (November 20). On that occasion, students in close contact with the individual were also sent home to self isolate. A number of other education providers in the area have reported Covid-19 cases in recent days. Bexhill Academy closed for two days last week and will be providing a staggered reopening each week between now and Christmas. Year 7 and 8 at Ark Alexandra have been sent home after Covid-19 cases were confirmed in both year groups. The Helenswood campus, which accommodates years 7 and 8, has been closed for a deep clean, the school said. Bexhill College, Rye College and East Sussex College’s Hastings site have all confirmed cases within the past week.