English children in reception and years 1 and 6 returned to class this morning for the first time since schools were closed over two months ago.
But it’s estimated that up to a million worried parents could be keeping their kids at home because they’re still worried about the spread of coronavirus.
The Government has stressed that no fines are planned for parents who keep their kids at home. Anne Longfield, the Children's Commissioner for England, told Sky News: "I have heard nothing about [fines] during this summer term. "When schools reopen properly in September, it will be the case. "But no, not now." Ms Longfield described the coming month as an exercise in "dipping a toe in the water" as well as an effort to get kids back in for some