South Staffordshire school releases sad announcement following temporary closure
A school in South Staffordshire has shared some sad news today following its closure on Monday.
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The headteacher of Codsall Community High School, Simon Maxfield, today confirmed that a member of staff was found dead unexpectedly on Saturday morning (November 16).
They have asked for privacy for the family, students and staff.
The full statement read: "On the morning of Saturday, November 16, staff at Codsall Community High School were made aware that a much-loved colleague and teacher had been found dead unexpectedly.
"As would be expected, our community are coming to terms with deep feelings of grief and we are working to ensure appropriate support is in place for all that need it. As we begin to make sense of this, we would ask that the privacy for the family, staff and students is respected."
The Elliotts Lane school, which has around 1000 pupils and more than 100 staff members, reopened today.
An announcement released on social media on Sunday read: "Due to unexpected, exceptional circumstances, regrettably Codsall High School will be closed to all students on Monday, November 18."
