CHILDREN in isolation have been spotted gathered outside school gates sparking a warning to parents, as it was revealed 1,161 youngsters are supposed to be staying home.
Health bosses in Southend have written to parents after concerned teachers spotted students who are meant to be isolating gathering near schools.
Southend’s director of public health, Krishna Ramkhelawon, has been contacted by two schools who have raised concerns that some students are breaking rules.
It comes as it was revealed the huge number of students in Southend are isolating after coming into close contact with a Covid-19 case.
One secondary school has seen a worrying rise in cases, with the headteacher ordering face coverings to be warn on the premises.