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Union warns classrooms will become ‘centres of transmission’ if children forced to return too soon

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Teaching unions look set once again to clash with the government over plans to reopen schools next month, with one union chief today raising fears that classrooms could become ‘centres of transmission’ for Covid-19. Paul Whiteman, head of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), said the government must lay out the level of risk … Read more

Classrooms of the future: Key workers’ children sit 6ft apart

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Schoolchildren will be told to sit 6ft apart with strict social distancing measures in place in playgrounds and canteens as they readjust to life after lockdown.   One in five children will be urged to return to the classroom from next week as part of a gradual reopening of schools. They are expected to follow stringent … Read more

Ministers are pushing for schools to reopen in June so pupils can return to classrooms

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Ministers are pushing for schools to reopen in June so pupils can return to classrooms after half-term Whitehall sources told Daily Mail ministers want a partial reopening of schools   This could take place at the earliest after the summer half-term at the end of May No 10 confirmed ministers are adopting a cautious approach to … Read more

Pressure grows on Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to shut down classrooms for a month

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D-Day for a total school shutdown: Pressure grows on Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to shut down classrooms for a month to combat spread of coronavirus Ministers have resisted calls to follow other countries which have shut schools Gavin Williamson will today meet school leaders to discuss the next move  He was warned that one tactic, … Read more