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Coronavirus: Which schools are reopening for pupils? Coronavirus: Which schools are reopening for pupils?
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Some primary schools in England have reopened for some children - with Wales announcing a return for all ages of pupils at the end of June. Secondary school pupils are due to return on 15 June, following the partial reopening of primary schools in England at the start of the month.
Exact rules vary, but head teachers have been working out how best to minimise risks for pupils, staff and parents. Meanwhile Wales has announced a return for all ages of pupils at the end of June.
Which children are being prioritised? Who can attend secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges?
Head teachers in England have been told to keep focusing on priority pupils - vulnerable children and those of critical workers - across all year groups. The government says secondary schools in England will be able to reopen for Years 10 and 12 from Monday 15 June.
But only a quarter of pupils from those years will be allowed in school at any one time.
Students will be encouraged to travel separately and avoid public transport.
Teaching of vulnerable children and those of critical workers in all year groups will continue.
Who's already gone back to school?
Nursery and pre-school children plus pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 were the first to go back in England, from 1 June.
Head teachers reported "highly variable" levels of attendance, ranging from 40% to 70%. Not all schools reopened and some local councils issued their own advice to head teachers.
Schools have been open throughout lockdown for priority pupils - vulnerable children and those of critical workers - across all year groups.
The government has also published guidance for children with special educational needs or a disability.The government has also published guidance for children with special educational needs or a disability.
Beyond these groups, nursery and pre-school children plus pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 have been the first to go back in England.
But not every primary school is reopening - with local councils issuing their own advice to head teachers.
What about the rest of the UK?What about the rest of the UK?
Schools in Wales will reopen from 29 June to all age groups - but only a third of pupils will be in classes at any one time.Schools in Wales will reopen from 29 June to all age groups - but only a third of pupils will be in classes at any one time.
Schools and councils will make their own decisions over managing the return.Schools and councils will make their own decisions over managing the return.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Scottish schools will reopen at the start of the autumn term on 11 August, using a blended model, with some continued home-learning.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Scottish schools will reopen at the start of the autumn term on 11 August, using a blended model, with some continued home-learning.
Some Northern Irish pupils preparing for exams and those about to move to post-primary schools will go back in late August, with a phased return for the rest in September.Some Northern Irish pupils preparing for exams and those about to move to post-primary schools will go back in late August, with a phased return for the rest in September.
How will school be different? How does school differ now?
Plans in England include keeping classroom doors and windows open to encourage air flow, and introducing one-way systems around school buildings.Plans in England include keeping classroom doors and windows open to encourage air flow, and introducing one-way systems around school buildings.
Here are seven other things that could look different: Here are seven other things that could be different:
If any pupils or staff - or anyone they live with - develop coronavirus symptoms, they will be asked to stay away from school.If any pupils or staff - or anyone they live with - develop coronavirus symptoms, they will be asked to stay away from school.
Is it safe to send my child to school?Is it safe to send my child to school?
The risk of coronavirus to pupils in the classroom is "very, very small, but not zero", according to sources in the government's scientific advisory group, Sage.The risk of coronavirus to pupils in the classroom is "very, very small, but not zero", according to sources in the government's scientific advisory group, Sage.
The group has published documents about the safety and impact of reopening English schools, which also say teachers would not be at above-average risk compared with other occupations.The group has published documents about the safety and impact of reopening English schools, which also say teachers would not be at above-average risk compared with other occupations.
But there is much uncertainty in the advice, and the group "cannot be clear" on the extent to which schools can re-open without increasing Covid-19 cases.
Teachers' unions have warned it is not safe to allow more children into primary schools.Teachers' unions have warned it is not safe to allow more children into primary schools.
The government acknowledges some schools are not ready to open, but says the necessary five tests for easing the lockdown in England have been met.The government acknowledges some schools are not ready to open, but says the necessary five tests for easing the lockdown in England have been met.
But Schools Minister Nick Gibb told MPs there is still no decision about the government's ambition to send all primary children in England back before the summer break.
What about secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges?
The government says secondary schools in England will be able to reopen to Year 10 and Year 12 from Monday 15 June.
But only a quarter of pupils from those years will be allowed in school at any one time.
Students will be encouraged to travel separately and avoid public transport.
Teaching of vulnerable children and those of critical workers in all year groups will continue.
Do I have to send my child to school?Do I have to send my child to school?
It is not currently compulsory to send children to school.It is not currently compulsory to send children to school.
This temporary arrangement - where usual sanctions do not apply - is expected to continue in England during the summer term.This temporary arrangement - where usual sanctions do not apply - is expected to continue in England during the summer term.
What if my child will still be learning at home?What if my child will still be learning at home?
Many teachers have offered a limited curriculum online, relying on parents and guardians to supervise work.Many teachers have offered a limited curriculum online, relying on parents and guardians to supervise work.
To support home learning, the BBC launched a major programme of educational content on its BBC Bitesize service, including regular daily lessons in English, maths and other core subjects.To support home learning, the BBC launched a major programme of educational content on its BBC Bitesize service, including regular daily lessons in English, maths and other core subjects.
What about exams?What about exams?
Summer exams have been cancelled in England, Wales and Scotland. This includes GCSEs and A-levels in England and Wales, plus primary school Sats national curriculum tests in England. In Scotland, Highers and Nationals will not be going ahead.Summer exams have been cancelled in England, Wales and Scotland. This includes GCSEs and A-levels in England and Wales, plus primary school Sats national curriculum tests in England. In Scotland, Highers and Nationals will not be going ahead.
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