Plans to reopen English primary schools before summer in disarray

Government sources acknowledge practicalities too difficult for all children to return

• Coronavirus – latest updates
• See all our coronavirus coverage

Plans to push ahead with reopening schools in England are in disarray, after the government admitted that not all primary school pupils will be able to return to the classroom before the end of summer.

Boris Johnson last month said his aim was “to get primary pupils back into schools, in stages,” as he announced the opening of primary schools to pupils in reception, year one and year six from 1 June.

Continue reading…