UK coronavirus live: getting schools back to normal is critical for national recovery, Williamson tells MPs
Education secretary makes statement on guidance for schools on how to deal with Covid-19 outbreaks as they’re set to reopen in September
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Here are the main points from Gavin Williamson’s opening statement to MPs about the new guidance for all pupils in England to return to school in September.
Returning to normal educational routines as quickly as possible is critical to our national recovery too.
These will be taken home by children or staff who develop symptoms while on site but who would struggle to access a testing centre. This is so that they can have a test quickly and that they can get results back quickly.
All schools will have direct access to support and advice from their local Public Health England health protection team to deal with any cases that may occur. They will be advised on what steps need to be taken.
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