Councils in Wales are considering whether to close their schools early for Christmas to reduce the risk of coronavirus infections over the holidays.
In recent weeks unions have called for schools across the UK to be shut on December 11, one week ahead of the planned end of term date of December 18.
Options being looked at vary from closing one week early on December 11 to shutting two or three days before the pencilled in date, Wales Online reported.
While First Minister Mark Drakeford has said he wants schools in Wales to stay open, councils have been in talks over the last few days with the Welsh Government, headteachers and the Welsh Local Government Association about moving all teaching online. "Everything is under review," said one
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