Plans to get all of England's primary school pupils back to school before the end of the summer term have been dropped by the government. Around 8 million children will now remain at home until September at the earliest. The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson acknowledged that social distancing meant the plans wouldn't work.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Primary schools: govt abandons plan for full return before September in England
Plans to get all of England's primary school pupils back to school before the end of the summer term have been dropped by the government. Around 8 million children will now remain at home until September at the earliest. The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson acknowledged that social distancing meant the plans wouldn't work.
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Primary schools, shops and showrooms re-open despite warnings - BBC News
Primary schools in England will begin re-admitting some pupils this week, despite warnings from teaching unions that it's happening too soon. Parents of nursery, reception, Year 1 and Year 6 pupils will be able to choose whether to send their children back to school. During lockdown they've only been open to vulnerable children and those of key workers. School governors have told the BBC that some schools will only reopen part-time.
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