England's schools won't be able to fully reopen in September under current distancing rules, unions warned today. Teachers' leaders demanded public buildings are taken over for extra classroom space - saying there just isn't room to bring back whole schools of 15-strong mini-classes.
And they warned children may still need to rely on "blended learning" - a mix of homeschooling and attending in person - beyond September.
Unions clashed with Tory MPs as they demanded a clear plan from the government - insisting they were simply trying to follow scientific advice.
Boris Johnson wants all England's children back in school from September after six months of coronavirus disruption. But plans to bring in years R, 1 and 6 are mired in chaos, with