“Following the government’s decision to introduce a local lockdown in Leicester, we have been made aware that the media is sharing a list of places that could be next, including Wigan. We wanted to make sure that this is published widely through our communications channels to put your mind at rest.
“The figures being quoted are weekly case increases, without any wider context. So for example, in the last week we only recorded two new cases, compared to zero cases the week before. Our 7-day infection rate is 3.7 per 100,000 people compared to Leicester’s rate of 135 per 100,000. We also currently have the sixth lowest rate of cases in Greater Manchester and cases in Wigan have only accounted for 0.3% of all national cases this week.
“The way this information has been pulled together is misleading, unhelpful and irresponsible. I’d like to reassure our residents that we monitor all cases through our daily Covid-19 tracker which we’ll be sharing publicly on our website shortly so all residents can see clear, accurate, up to date information which should help put their minds at ease, but to be clear judging by our latest figures, I don’t think we can expect a local lockdown any time soon.”
At St. Wilfrid's CE Primary Academy, we take opportunites to promote British Values, defined by the Government as the following:
In actively promoting British Values, we are able to show how our work with pupils is effective and challenging. Through weekly 'talk topics', we encourage pupils, parents and staff to express opinions and have debates.
Office Contact: Mrs P Jackson
St Wilfrid's Church of England
Primary Academy.
Rectory Lane, Standish,
Wigan WN6 0XB
Tel: 01257423992
