Schools in Bolton remain open only to vulnerable pupils and the children of critical workers. All other pupils are asked to learn remotely from home in order to protect them, their families and school staff. But demand for places during this national lockdown is said to be much higher than the first lockdown in March. Now education bosses have stepped forward after schools throughout Bolton reported a high volume of requests from families asking for children to be allowed to attend school. Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Cllr Anne Galloway, said: “All schools in Bolton are providing education to all of their students, with many being taught remotely while the buildings are open for many vulnerable children and children of critical workers.