Coronavirus: All kids in England ‘again to high school in September’

All pupils in all 12 months teams in England will return to high school in September, Schooling Secretary Gavin Williamson has introduced.

On the day by day coronavirus briefing, he mentioned the federal government was “signed up… to carry each baby again, in yearly group, in each faculty”.

Steerage on security measures will likely be revealed within the subsequent fortnight.

It comes after the prime minister introduced a £1bn fund to assist England’s pupils meet up with studying.

Colleges closed to everybody besides susceptible kids and people with a mum or dad recognized as a key employee on 20 March, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Because the lockdown measures began easing in the beginning of this month, kids in nursery, reception, 12 months 1 and 12 months 6 had been inspired to returning to major faculties in England, albeit in smaller class sizes.

Some 12 months 10 and 12 pupils – chosen as a result of they’re sitting GCSEs and A-levels respectively subsequent summer season – returned to secondary faculties and schools this week.

Ministers now need all pupils in England to return to lecture rooms full-time within the autumn, ending a close to six-month absence for a lot of pupils.