THREE more schools have been forced to ask vulnerable pupils and children of key workers to stay at home due to coronavirus cases.

Positive cases were confirmed at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Junior School in Poole on Sunday January 24.

Headmaster says home learning is 'a poor substitute'

On Friday January 22 cases were confirmed at St Clement's and St John's Infant School and St Katharine's Primary School, both in Bournemouth.

Most pupils are learning at home due to lockdown but schools have been asked to remain open for key workers' children and the vulnerable.

Listed: The schools affected by coronavirus in January

A number of schools for pupils with special educational needs have moved to remote learning only due to Covid-19 cases.