Children will be taught in class sizes of no more than 15 if plans to reopen schools go ahead. After declaring it wants to get pupils in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 back in from June 1, the government has published practical guidance for headteachers about how schools could function safely.
The measures, outlined by the Department for Education (DfE), suggest schools can stagger lunch and break times - as well as start and finish times - in order to reduce the number of students walking around.
One-way circulation is also recommended, with divisions in the corridor to maintain the distance between children. Schools will be told they can abandon the two-metre physical distancing rule required among adults in favour of keeping
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