Face mask rules for schools in Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and the Deepings

As pupils return to the classroom, there is one common question being asked - are face masks compulsory in schools?

While the Government has not deemed it necessary for pupils to wear face coverings, schools have been given the discretion in areas with a low number of cases to decide whether to enforce them.

Pupils at Stamford School and Stamford High School are being asked to wear masks in communal areas of Stamford Endowed Schools, such as when using the corridors or when queuing.