Boris Johnson has given the all-clear for schools in England to begin reopening from Monday. Schools, colleges and nurseries closed more than nine weeks ago due to the Covid-19 outbreak, remaining open only for vulnerable youngsters and the children of key workers.
But from Monday schools will begin resuming with Reception and Years 1 and 6, despite safety concerns from teaching unions. The Prime Minister announced that England had met the five tests which will allow an easing of the lockdown including the reopening of some shops and letting people meet in parks in groups of six.
People can also now meet in gardens as well as in the park. He told the daily Downing Street press conference: "I cannot and will not throw away all the gains