With many in the capital harbouring a growing fear over coronavirus parents are rightfully worried about their children contracting the deadly infection.

Schools across the city have closed some over confirmed cases and others over suspected ones.

Wimbledom College, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, St Cecilia's in Wandsworth and Lyndhurst Primary School in Camberwell are just a few that have sent their students home.

But what about those that haven't closed despite cases confirmed or suspected?

Also at this stage many people are unaware of the advice surrounding coronavirus, such as the fact they should self-isolate after returning back from virus hotspots like northern Italy.

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Parents have every right to be worried about their children. Some of the little ones might have existing medical conditions such as asthma or bronchitis, making them particularly vulnerable to any flu.

But despite the worry, parents legally aren't allowed to keep their child home from school .

The government are clear on this.

According to their official website parents will be contacted by the school "if your child is enrolled in school and does not turn up (even if they're only absent for a day)".

Obviously this wouldn't apply if the school was closed but at this stage it is at their discretion if they close or not.

This action is usually done on the advice of Public Health England but the school has the final say.

The only time the government advise that the only times a child can miss school is if either "they’re too ill to go in" or "you’ve got advance permission from the school".

Otherwise you could end up prosecuted.

So not if you worry about your children getting sick.

With this the government say "You can be prosecuted if you do not give your child an education."

So if you're particularly worried about your child's health in going into school, make sure you speak to the school first.

Otherwise legal action including a fine is on the cards.

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Has your school been affected by coronavirus? Please get in touch at charlie.jones@reachplc.com