Schools will reopen 'in a phased manner' - but won't be open over summer
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukSchools across England will reopen in a "phased manner" when lockdown restrictions are lifted, the Education Secretary has said.
There is still no fixed date for reopening schools, Gavin Williamson said, but he intends to give "as much notice as possible".
He also ruled out the idea of some schools opening over the summer holidays. Schools, colleges and nurseries across the UK closed to all students, apart from the children of key workers and vulnerable youngsters, more than five weeks ago.
Addressing the Education Select Committee, Mr Williamson said: “We recognise that the idea of schools all returning on day one with the full complement of pupils is not realistic or practical.” He did not say which year groups would return first, but
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