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London schools ordered to stay open as councils say they'll send kids home early

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London to stay open after two councils announced their intention to send students home early.Greenwich council has been issued a "temporary continuity direction" by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson after saying it would close local schools earlier than December 21, the scheduled last day of term.If the council ignores Mr Williamson's letter, it will be enforced through a High Court injunction.Islington council, which made a similar request on Monday, has reportedly not yet received a letter from the Department for Education."It is simply not in children's best interests for schools in Greenwich, Islington or elsewhere to close their doors," Mr Williamson said."I have always been clear that using legal powers is a last resort but.

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