A snap announcement from the Welsh Government to allow all children back to school before Easter has lead to a warning of 'chaotic scenes' Ministers in Wales had previously insisted that pupils of exam years only will return to secondary schools, along with older primary pupils, from March 15.
But on Wednesday it announced that children in years seven to nine will return for "check-ins". The Association of School and College Leaders warned that giving schools just eight days to prepare for the change of plan risks the return to school “descending into chaotic scenes”.
Headteachers had a mixed response with Stephen Garthwaite saying the proposals were badly communicated and showed a lack of regard for school planning.
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