Teachers have blasted the government's decision to reopen schools next week. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed today that the government has met its five tests it needed to in order to move ahead with easing lockdown.
Among the first steps of easing lockdown is the reopening of primary schools and nurseries, with children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 returning first.
But there has been massive opposition to the plan from parents, teachers and unions who feel it isn't safe enough for children to be back in the classroom.
Early years teachers in particular have spoken out about the difficulties of young children social distancing and there are concerns over face masks and coverings not being worn in schools.