Government guidance published on Sunday (March 22) outlines how schools are expected to operate during the coronavirus pandemic. Former school leader Matt Bromley takes a look and offers his advice

On Friday, March 20, schools closed their doors to a majority of their pupils. Those doors are unlikely to reopen again for several months. Indeed, I would not anticipate schools returning to normal until September at the earliest.

The government’s decision to order this partial closure was taken on the advice of scientists who said that if children can stay at home safely then they should do so in order to limit the chance of the coronavirus spreading.

Schools are asked to continue to provide care for a limited number of children – children who are vulnerable, those with Education, Health and Care Plans (ECHPs) and children whose parents are critical to the Covid-19 response and cannot be safely cared for at home.

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