A new interactive coronavirus map which shows the number of cases near every school in the country has been launched.
Parents can now see for themselves up-to-date information about the Covid-19 rate near their child's school, by simply typing in their postcode or name of the school.
Created by the National Education Union (NEU), the useful tool displays the number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 people - and shows the watchlist status of the local authority area.
The map also shows whether there has been an increase or decrease from the previous week, and provides links to any local restrictions which have been put in place.
Across Hull and the East Riding, the map is currently likely to offer reassurance as it will show case numbers are quite low - compared to national figures.
However, in other areas of the country, it will reinforce messaging from the Government and local authorities that cases are higher and are rising.
In the East Riding, the highest amount of cases are in Bridlington. Close to Bridlington School there are 37 cases, an increase of 16 from 21 last week.
There are 20 cases close to Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College in Willerby - an increase of 11 from nine last week.
And in Hull, there are 17 cases near Neasden Primary School and 25 cases near to Wilberforce College - an increase of 13, from 12 last week.
Currently no schools in Hull and the East Riding are in a watchlist area. You can see a list of every school which has had a coronavirus outbreak here.
You can view the interactive map here.
Kevin Courtney, joint general secretary of the NEU, said: "Everyone in the education sector has worked hard to make full opening of schools, colleges and universities as successful as possible this autumn, but they have been let down by the Government which hasn't even ensured that Covid testing has kept pace with need.
“The NEU School Covid Map presents up to date information on the Covid rate in every part of England. This website will support public health messaging everywhere.
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"We believe it has the clearest information. We hope that it will encourage ongoing conversations about school safety, and how everyone can play their part.
“But this website will also encourage parents to support our asks of the Government that they help to support safety in our schools and colleges.
“We have written to the Prime Minister calling for much quicker testing for staff and students, Nightingale sites for smaller classes, guaranteed home working for vulnerable staff, and more funding for already strained schools and colleges to maintain Covid-security.
“Parents, students and staff also need urgent answers on next year’s exams, and how fit for purpose they will be. This is in light of not only the past summer’s fiasco, but also the disruption of local lockdowns in the months ahead.”
Nationally, Burnley and Knowsley are in the high risk category - this means that these areas have seen a seven day rate of over 50 cases per 100,000 of the population.
Other areas in the category include Liverpool, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Bolton.
