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Children without laptops or who can't work at home can go into school, minister confirms

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Pupils who can't access classes online because they don't have the necessary tech, broadband access or space can go to schools as usual, the Education Secretary has confirmed.

Quizzed about the potential impact of school closures on the estimated 1.3 million children without access to the internet,  Gavin Williamson confirmed that just like in March's lockdown those who cannot access classes from home can attend school.

Schools remain open throughout the lockdown for vulnerable children and the children of key workers. Conservative chair of the Education Committee Robert Halfon raised concerns about the “digital divide”.

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