School is the best place for children and headteachers look forward to seeing them back
Published: 00:57, 08 March 2021
As part of the UK Governmentâs first step out of lockdown, schools are welcoming back all pupils.
We look at the benefits to children in returning to school and the protective measures that have been put in place for students, their families and teachers.
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Childrenâs learning, well-being, sense of routine and social interaction is best served by them all returning to school. Getting pupils back into classrooms has always been a priority for the UK Government and, alongside existing protective measures, the robust, regular, rapid testing programme helps to protect the school community and families.