Aspire's test and trace centre is now up and running, doing its bit in the fight against the pandemic.

Based in the Playfootball building and adhering to all health and safety guideliines, Aspire Academy is now in the process of testing both staff and students on a regular basis for COVID-19.

"Alongside the wearing of masks inside school, social distancing and hand sanitising, this is another positive step in infection prevention that Aspire Academy is doing in the local community," said Mrs Hanlon-Catlow, Deputy Headteacher and now testing co-ordinator.

"The testing and results process are extremely quick and will help to reduce the spread of the virus."