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23 April 2026

Author: John Dickens

Schools WILL reopen on June 1, prime minister confirms

Schools will reopen on Monday, prime minister Boris Johnson has confirmed today. Speaking at the daily coronavirus briefing this afternoon, Johnson said that the government’s five tests are all being met. Johnson said closing schools has “deprived children of their education” with “the most disadvantaged who risk being hardest hit”. He said they will “start […]

Independent SAGE: 6 key findings on why schools shouldn’t reopen on June 1

A group of scientists, chaired by former government chief scientific officer Sir David King, has published its final report on school reopenings. The “Independent Sage” group had already published an interim report last week stating the government’s proposed date for schools to reopen of June 1 was “too early”. The report has been published ahead […]

Johnson: Reopening schools is safe if people wash their hands and keep their distance

Prime minister Boris Johnson said he believes reopening schools is safe providing people keep washing their hands and follow social distancing rules. Speaking today at the liaison committee, Johnson was asked about whether he could guarantee a phased reopening on June 1 was “absolutely safe and of minimal risk”. The prime minister said: “We know […]

DfE U-turn on half-term free meal vouchers is ‘far too late’

The government’s u-turn to fund free school meal vouchers during the half-term comes “far too late” and has caused “worry and confusion” for families living in poverty, Labour has said. Schools minister Nick Gibb revealed during an education committee hearing this morning that the government would now fund free meal vouchers over the May half-term. […]

Calls to end BBC’s lockdown lessons will hit poor hardest

The BBC is under pressure to axe access to its home-learning lessons – used by millions of children during the coronavirus crisis – over fears they will squeeze commercial curriculum providers out of the market. The British Educational Suppliers Association is seeking written assurances that the national broadcaster will wind down its beefed-up education offerings […]

Coronavirus: 拢10m emergency home-learning fund set up for families with SEND pupils

The government has set up an emergency £10 million fund to help around 19,000 children with special education needs with home education. The announcement comes alongside confirmation the £26 million Family Fund will continue next year (2020-21). The funding provides grants typically worth £400 to £500 to low-income families with seriously ill or disabled children […]