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# Headteacher at Lichfield school says expert advice was followed after confirmed coronavirus case
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/headteacher-at-lichfield-school-says-expert-advice-was-followed-after-confirmed-coronavirus-case/
- Published: 2020-09-16T12:22:04.000Z
- Updated: 2020-09-16T12:22:14.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Health, Education, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

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A Lichfield headteacher says his school followed the advice of experts to deal with a confirmed case of coronavirus.

Matt Allman made his comments in [a letter to parents](https://www.friaryschool.com/2020/09/16/public-health-england-advice-to-schools/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) at The Friary School regarding a COVID-19 case involving a pupil.

The headteacher said the school had acted on plans already in place as well as seeking advice from Public Health England on managing the situation.

> “There are lots of rumours flying around and so many people know part of the story.  
>  
> “We focus on applying the requirements from the horse’s mouth – Public Health England – and wanted to share them with parents to maintain confidence and transparency.  
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> “The next few months are going to be a challenge. It would be naive to think we will all escape this virus, but we will hold our position of learning from partner schools and following the expert advice we receive.”  
>  
> Matt Allman, The Friary School

The confirmation of a case at The Friary School comes after Chase Terrace Academy revealed it had [sent home an entire year group](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/entire-year-group-of-students-at-burntwood-secondary-school-told-to-stay-home-after-confirmed-case-of-coronavirus/) after a pupil tested positive for COVID-19.