THERE are confirmed cases of coronavirus at Highcliffe School, BCP council has announced.

Highcliffe School is one of the latest schools in the conurbation to confirm Covid-19 cases.

It is working closely with Public Health Dorset, BCP Council and Public Health England South West to ensure that all necessary measures are being met.

An update on the BCP Council website says: "All close contacts of the confirmed cases have been notified and advised to self-isolate for 14 days. Contacts of the confirmed cases should get tested if they go on to develop symptoms. Even if people test negative, they must still self-isolate for 14 days."