Statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills 

There have been new cases of COVID-19 confirmed at Jersey College for Girls Sixth Form.

The affected students are isolating at home, along with the rest of their households and are following the public health guidance. In order to respect the privacy of the students no further information will be provided about them.

While the direct contacts of the students are identified and contacted, all Sixth Form students will be asked to go home and to remain at home until this process is completed.

“The college will remain open following advice from Environmental and Public Health.

“We are committed to supporting our students who have been impacted by the pandemic. Students who have to be at home due to Public Health guidelines will continue to receive school work online, from today, so that they can continue with their education.”

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Notes to Editors

1. For further information, please contact the press office on 01534 440430 or pressoffice@gov.je