There's been an outbreak of whooping cough at Nailsea School.

The Health Protection Agency has written to all parents after a small number of confirmed cases of the infectious disease, which is spread by coughs and sneezes - advising them to keep their children home if they have symptoms and consult their GP.

The school says it's first aid team is monitoring the situation and there are no plans to treat all staff and students with anti-biotics.