Most schools in England are set to reopen on Monday as the government eases lockdown – despite unions and councils warning it’s not safe. A poll conducted by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) of 2000 of its members revealed that nine out of 10 plan to open on 1 June, but with fewer … Read more
Boris Johnson today announced the phased reopening of primary schools in England will begin as planned on Monday. The Prime Minister told the daily Downing Street coronavirus press conference that reception, year one and year six pupils will be the first to return to classrooms. Nurseries and other early years settings will also reopen on … Read more
It’s ‘not safe’ to reopen all schools next week and could lead to a surge in coronavirus cases, experts have today warned. A panel of scientists, set up to challenge decisions made by ministers, fear the move to reopen schools in England on June 1 goes against scientific advice and ‘jumps the gun’. Pushing classrooms … Read more
These are the main steps set out in the guidance for teachers: Preparing the premises The government guidance published today stipulates that the first thing institutions should do is ensure the premises is ready to receive children safely. The building should be checked if it has been out of use for a long time, and … Read more
Schools face a ‘long journey’ before they are able to return to normal, Gavin Williamson admitted today as he insisted classes must restart on June 1 for the mental health of children. The Education Secretary acknowledged that there would be ‘initial nervousness’ from parents about releasing their children from the months’ long shutdown. But he said … Read more
Militant leaders of the National Education Union make it clear they will stop at nothing to prevent schools opening on June 1, using often spurious claims about ‘elf ’n’ safety’ and filing a list of 169 sometimes ludicrous demands to be met before they will consider a return. This is despite widespread fears of the … Read more
Schools in Britain will start to reopen on June 1, the government has today announced. In a briefing to the nation this evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said some primary schools will open at the start of next month, with secondary schools to provide ‘some contact’ from 15 June. Reception, year one and year six classes will … Read more
Schools WILL start to open on June 1 as planned says Boris Johnson after weeks of wrangling with teachers’ unions over coronavirus safety By James Robinson for MailOnline Published: 17:24 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 17:24 BST, 24 May 2020 Schools in Britain will start to open on June 1, the government has today … Read more
The former head of Ofsted blasted ministers today for failing to convince parents it is safe to reopen schools on June 1 amid reports three-quarters will refuse to do so. Sir Michael Wilshaw backed the Government’s plan for a phased restart from next Monday, saying the UK risked creating a ‘lost generation’ due to the months’ … Read more
Hardline local authorities with under-performing primary schools are among those refusing to reopen next week, as experts warn it may cause ‘lifelong damage’ to poor pupils 23 local education authorities in England opposed to June 1 school re-openings This includes deprived areas such as Manchester, Hartlepool and Knowsley Lee Elliot Major warned that each week away … Read more