> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Lichfield primary school bans classroom drinking cups over coronavirus fears
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-primary-school-bans-classroom-drinking-cups-over-coronavirus-fears/
- Published: 2020-03-11T13:15:07.000Z
- Updated: 2020-03-17T10:46:42.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Health, Education, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:18, News

A Lichfield primary school is removing plastic cups from classrooms due to coronavirus concerns.

A message sent out to parents by Chadsmead Primary School revealed drinking water could now only be accessed via student-owned water bottles.

In the update the school said the risks of a COVID-19 outbreak had forced a rethink on the use of cups.

> “In light of recent global health concerns, the plastic cups used for children to access water in classrooms will be removed from 12th March.  
>  
> “Please ensure your child comes to school with their own named water bottle.  
>  
> “Water bottles are available to purchase from the school office.”  
>  
> Chadsmead Primary School update to parents

![The message sent out to Chadsmead Primary School parents](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/whatsapp-image-2020-03-11-at-12-46-15.jpg)

The message sent out to Chadsmead Primary School parents

One parent, who did not wish to be named, said told *Lichfield Live* the move was overly cautious.

> “The concern for health is welcome, but it feels like an over-reaction unless the school weren’t washing those cups already?  
>  
> “Unless this advice comes from Government, it seems a little unfair on parents.”  
>  
> Chadsmead Primary School parent

The move is [the latest by local primary schools](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/primary-schools-in-lichfield-and-burntwood-introducing-measures-to-help-prevent-coronavirus-outbreak/) to prevent against any outbreak of coronavirus.