Pupils supposed to be self-isolating seen playing in the street after Covid-19 cases at school

still has one of the highest infection rates in England after several outbreaks among the student population. One student told the Guardian a "Covid Positive" party in one halls of residence in Fallowfield was broken up by security on Saturday.

Nicola Sturgeon said the Self-Isolation Support Grant, targeted at those on low incomes, is an "important" way of helping people who are helping others.The grant is for people who receive Universal Credit or legacy benefits.SNP Cabinet Secretary Shirley Anne-Somerville confirmed the move in a written answer:She stated: "It is vital that those who are doing their part to limit the spread of COVID-19 are not financially disadvantaged by doing so.

here"We apologise for the message sent to our students last night about posters in windows, it didn't reflect the University's view," the tweet read."We respect the rights of students to express themselves, but as requested by Greater Manchester Police the posters must not break the law or they'll have to be removed."Students said the first they knew of the lockdown at the halls of residents was when security guards appeared at the front gates.Megan Tingey, 19, is a fresher at Birley.She tested

reported last weekend that a number of students were already self isolating at the Birley campus, in Hulme, days after a 100-strong party was reported in the courtyard.Since then, case numbers have soared to 127 across that site and Cambridge Halls, with a number of other students also recording symptoms.

a fifth of the region's schools (247) have had confirmed cases - among either pupils, staff or both. At one secondary - Philips High in Whitefield, Bury - there have been 18 positive tests and the whole of Year 11 has been sent home.

Nicola Sturgeon has made an appeal to students to self-isolate if they show symptoms of Covid following outbreaks at two Scottish universities. The First Minister called on undergraduates who have recently moved into shared accommodation to follow rules on social distancing and to isolate if they believe they have the virus.

Bury high school has been told to isolate following a confirmed case of coronavirus. The positive test on a pupil in year 11 at Woodhey High School, in Ramsbottom, means the whole year must self-isolate.

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth are self-isolating after more crew members test positive for coronavirus.

new helpline has been set up by the government to make it easier for settings to get advice on what steps to take following a positive case.

Manchester Evening News that if there is a positive case at their child's school, they 'have a right to know'. Among the cases confirmed today is the closure of an entire primary school in Oldham, the first confirmed shutdown in Greater Manchester.

Wigan after confirmed cases of coronavirus.The positive tests for pupils in years 9 and 11 at Cansfield High School, in Ashton-in-Makerfield, mean both years must now self-isolate for a fortnight.Headteacher Dr Geoff Baker wrote to the parents of those impacted on Wednesday morning.In a letter addressed to parents with children in year 11, he said: "It was with great sadness that I had to send our Year 11 students home today following a positive diagnosis for Covid 19."While I am aware that the

struggling to access tests, it's causing even further disruption and delay. At some high schools hundreds of pupils are being affected as whole year bubbles are sent home following a positive test.Oasis Academy Oldham has confirmed that students in Year 10 and 11 are self-isolating for the next fortnight and teachers will be supporting their learning at home.

we reported how the number of schools with confirmed cases had risen to more than 65.

Perthshire school.

a Salford secondary school are self-isolating after a student tested positive for Covid-19.  Year 8 pupils at Oasis Academy MediaCityUK will stay at home for two weeks while continuing their education virtually. It comes following a confirmed Covid-19 case within the year 8 bubble. A spokesman for Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, on King William Street, said: “We have been advised by Public Health England of a confirmed case of COVID-19 within our Year 8 bubble. “In line with advice from Public Health

John Swinney has said that all exams are expected to go ahead next year after they were cancelled during the pandemic. The politician told the National Parents Forum of Scotland that the SQA was planning to run a ‘full diet’ in 2021.