All schools across the country are set to close as the government moves to slow down the coronavirus pandemic. The move was confirmed by Boris Johnson at today's Downing Street press conference on the COVID-19 crisis.
Education secretary Gavin Williamson also confirmed colleges and nurseries would be asked to do the same, as well as independent schools.
Lots of people are asking questions about the Prime Minister's announcement today. The MEN has packaged these questions up together, and looked back on the announcement to answer them as best we can.
All schools in England will close at the end of the day on Friday (March 20). From Monday, March 23, they will be shut. Mr Williamson told MPs in the House of Commons: “I want to provide
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