was scrapped after the government intervened. And now the government - which last week said schools could close one day earlier than planned - has threatened legal action against Greenwich Council in London to stop its move to have pupils learning remotely this week.
It's a contentious issue for families and school staff, which is why we've been asking for your views. Dozens of you responded on our Manchester Family Facebook page to tell us what you think - and while it's certainly a divisive issue, the majority seem in favour of schools remaining open as planned.
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